Answers

Subtract 35/12 from 98/5

1^st number: 19 3/5, 2^nd number: 2 11/12

98/5 - 35/12 is 1001/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   98/5 = 98 × 12/5 × 12 = 1176/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/60 - 175/60 = 1176 - 175/60 = 1001/60
5. In mixed form: 1641/60

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