Answers

Subtract 98/24 from 1/36

1^st number: 1/36, 2^nd number: 4 2/24

1/36 - 98/24 is -73/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   1/36 = 1 × 2/36 × 2 = 2/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   98/24 = 98 × 3/24 × 3 = 294/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/72 - 294/72 = 2 - 294/72 = -292/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/18

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