Answers

Subtract 70/15 from 98/18

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

98/18 - 70/15 is 7/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   98/18 = 98 × 5/18 × 5 = 490/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   70/15 = 70 × 6/15 × 6 = 420/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/90 - 420/90 = 490 - 420/90 = 70/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9

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