Answers

Subtract 72/10 from 98/35

1^st number: 2 28/35, 2^nd number: 7 2/10

98/35 - 72/10 is -22/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 10 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 10 × 7 = 70,
   72/10 = 72 × 7/10 × 7 = 504/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/70 - 504/70 = 196 - 504/70 = -308/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/5

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