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Subtract 21/35 from 98/5

1^st number: 19 3/5, 2^nd number: 21/35

98/5 - 21/35 is 19/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 35 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 35 × 1 = 35,
   21/35 = 21 × 1/35 × 1 = 21/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/35 - 21/35 = 686 - 21/35 = 665/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/1

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