Answers

Subtract 54/70 from 98/35

1^st number: 2 28/35, 2^nd number: 54/70

98/35 - 54/70 is 71/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   98/35 = 98 × 2/35 × 2 = 196/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   54/70 = 54 × 1/70 × 1 = 54/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/70 - 54/70 = 196 - 54/70 = 142/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/35
6. In mixed form: 21/35

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