Answers

Subtract 20/36 from 98/5

1^st number: 19 3/5, 2^nd number: 20/36

98/5 - 20/36 is 857/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
   98/5 = 98 × 36/5 × 36 = 3528/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/180 - 100/180 = 3528 - 100/180 = 3428/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 857/45
6. In mixed form: 192/45

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