Answers

Subtract 35/80 from 98/54

1^st number: 1 44/54, 2^nd number: 35/80

98/54 - 35/80 is 595/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
   98/54 = 98 × 40/54 × 40 = 3920/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   35/80 = 35 × 27/80 × 27 = 945/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3920/2160 - 945/2160 = 3920 - 945/2160 = 2975/2160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 595/432
6. In mixed form: 1163/432

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