Answers

Subtract 8/70 from 98/75

1^st number: 1 23/75, 2^nd number: 8/70

98/75 - 8/70 is 626/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 70 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   98/75 = 98 × 14/75 × 14 = 1372/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
   8/70 = 8 × 15/70 × 15 = 120/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1372/1050 - 120/1050 = 1372 - 120/1050 = 1252/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 626/525
6. In mixed form: 1101/525

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