Answers

Subtract 81/36 from 98/2

1^st number: 49 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 9/36

98/2 - 81/36 is 187/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
   98/2 = 98 × 18/2 × 18 = 1764/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   81/36 = 81 × 1/36 × 1 = 81/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/36 - 81/36 = 1764 - 81/36 = 1683/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/4
6. In mixed form: 463/4

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