Answers

Subtract 70/75 from 98/2

1^st number: 49 0/2, 2^nd number: 70/75

98/2 - 70/75 is 721/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
   98/2 = 98 × 75/2 × 75 = 7350/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7350/150 - 140/150 = 7350 - 140/150 = 7210/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 721/15
6. In mixed form: 481/15

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