Answers

Subtract 2/84 from 98/75

1^st number: 1 23/75, 2^nd number: 2/84

98/75 - 2/84 is 449/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   98/75 = 98 × 28/75 × 28 = 2744/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   2/84 = 2 × 25/84 × 25 = 50/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2744/2100 - 50/2100 = 2744 - 50/2100 = 2694/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 449/350
6. In mixed form: 199/350

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