Answers

Subtract 10/70 from 98/25

1^st number: 3 23/25, 2^nd number: 10/70

98/25 - 10/70 is 661/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   98/25 = 98 × 14/25 × 14 = 1372/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   10/70 = 10 × 5/70 × 5 = 50/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1372/350 - 50/350 = 1372 - 50/350 = 1322/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 661/175
6. In mixed form: 3136/175

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