Answers

Subtract 21/98 from 98/8

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 21/98

98/8 - 21/98 is 337/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   98/8 = 98 × 49/8 × 49 = 4802/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   21/98 = 21 × 4/98 × 4 = 84/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4802/392 - 84/392 = 4802 - 84/392 = 4718/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 337/28
6. In mixed form: 121/28

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