Answers

Subtract 4/81 from 98/35

1^st number: 2 28/35, 2^nd number: 4/81

98/35 - 4/81 is 1114/405.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
   98/35 = 98 × 81/35 × 81 = 7938/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   4/81 = 4 × 35/81 × 35 = 140/2835
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7938/2835 - 140/2835 = 7938 - 140/2835 = 7798/2835
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1114/405
6. In mixed form: 2304/405

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