Answers

Subtract 98/20 from 24/48

1^st number: 24/48, 2^nd number: 4 18/20

24/48 - 98/20 is -22/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 20 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   98/20 = 98 × 12/20 × 12 = 1176/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/240 - 1176/240 = 120 - 1176/240 = -1056/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/5

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