Answers

Subtract 8/70 from 98/64

1^st number: 1 34/64, 2^nd number: 8/70

98/64 - 8/70 is 1587/1120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   98/64 = 98 × 35/64 × 35 = 3430/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
   8/70 = 8 × 32/70 × 32 = 256/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/2240 - 256/2240 = 3430 - 256/2240 = 3174/2240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1587/1120
6. In mixed form: 1467/1120

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