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Subtract 2/7 from 98/5

1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 2/7

98/5 - 2/7 is 676/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    98/5 = 98 × 7/5 × 7 = 686/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    2/7 = 2 × 5/7 × 5 = 10/35
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    686/35 - 10/35 = 686 - 10/35 = 676/35
  5. In mixed form: 1911/35

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