Answers

Subtract 18/98 from 24/12

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 18/98

24/12 - 18/98 is 89/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   24/12 = 24 × 49/12 × 49 = 1176/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   18/98 = 18 × 6/98 × 6 = 108/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/588 - 108/588 = 1176 - 108/588 = 1068/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/49
6. In mixed form: 140/49

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