Answers

Subtract 60/98 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 60/98

10/4 - 60/98 is 185/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   10/4 = 10 × 49/4 × 49 = 490/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   60/98 = 60 × 2/98 × 2 = 120/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/196 - 120/196 = 490 - 120/196 = 370/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/98
6. In mixed form: 187/98

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