Answers

Subtract 70/32 from 98/21

1^st number: 4 14/21, 2^nd number: 2 6/32

98/21 - 70/32 is 119/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   98/21 = 98 × 32/21 × 32 = 3136/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   70/32 = 70 × 21/32 × 21 = 1470/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/672 - 1470/672 = 3136 - 1470/672 = 1666/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/48
6. In mixed form: 223/48

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