Answers

Subtract 63/36 from 98/35

1^st number: 2 28/35, 2^nd number: 1 27/36

98/35 - 63/36 is 21/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   98/35 = 98 × 36/35 × 36 = 3528/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   63/36 = 63 × 35/36 × 35 = 2205/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/1260 - 2205/1260 = 3528 - 2205/1260 = 1323/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
6. In mixed form: 11/20

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