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Subtract 5/42 from 98/5

1^st number: 19 3/5, 2^nd number: 5/42

98/5 - 5/42 is 4091/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
   98/5 = 98 × 42/5 × 42 = 4116/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4116/210 - 25/210 = 4116 - 25/210 = 4091/210
5. In mixed form: 19101/210

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