Answers

Subtract 42/30 from 98/35

1^st number: 2 28/35, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

98/35 - 42/30 is 7/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   98/35 = 98 × 6/35 × 6 = 588/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/210 - 294/210 = 588 - 294/210 = 294/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
6. In mixed form: 12/5

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