Answers

Subtract 35/18 from 98/5

1^st number: 19 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

98/5 - 35/18 is 1589/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   98/5 = 98 × 18/5 × 18 = 1764/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/90 - 175/90 = 1764 - 175/90 = 1589/90
5. In mixed form: 1759/90

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