Answers

Subtract 21/49 from 98/35

1^st number: 2 28/35, 2^nd number: 21/49

98/35 - 21/49 is 83/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
   98/35 = 98 × 7/35 × 7 = 686/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   21/49 = 21 × 5/49 × 5 = 105/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/245 - 105/245 = 686 - 105/245 = 581/245
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/35
6. In mixed form: 213/35

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