Answers

Subtract 70/80 from 98/36

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 70/80

98/36 - 70/80 is 133/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   98/36 = 98 × 20/36 × 20 = 1960/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   70/80 = 70 × 9/80 × 9 = 630/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/720 - 630/720 = 1960 - 630/720 = 1330/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/72
6. In mixed form: 161/72

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