Answers

Subtract 6/30 from 98/8

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 6/30

98/8 - 6/30 is 241/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   98/8 = 98 × 15/8 × 15 = 1470/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/120 - 24/120 = 1470 - 24/120 = 1446/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/20
6. In mixed form: 121/20

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