Answers

Subtract 36/90 from 98/35

1^st number: 2 28/35, 2^nd number: 36/90

98/35 - 36/90 is 12/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   98/35 = 98 × 18/35 × 18 = 1764/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   36/90 = 36 × 7/90 × 7 = 252/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/630 - 252/630 = 1764 - 252/630 = 1512/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
6. In mixed form: 22/5

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