Answers

Subtract 12/36 from 98/20

1^st number: 4 18/20, 2^nd number: 12/36

98/20 - 12/36 is 137/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/180 - 60/180 = 882 - 60/180 = 822/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/30
6. In mixed form: 417/30

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