Answers

Subtract 98/64 from 98/6

1^st number: 16 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 34/64

98/6 - 98/64 is 1421/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
   98/6 = 98 × 32/6 × 32 = 3136/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   98/64 = 98 × 3/64 × 3 = 294/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/192 - 294/192 = 3136 - 294/192 = 2842/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1421/96
6. In mixed form: 1477/96

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