Answers

Subtract 14/9 from 98/36

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

98/36 - 14/9 is 7/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   98/36 = 98 × 1/36 × 1 = 98/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   14/9 = 14 × 4/9 × 4 = 56/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/36 - 56/36 = 98 - 56/36 = 42/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
6. In mixed form: 11/6

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