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Subtract 14/98 from 24/5

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 14/98

24/5 - 14/98 is 163/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   24/5 = 24 × 98/5 × 98 = 2352/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   14/98 = 14 × 5/98 × 5 = 70/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/490 - 70/490 = 2352 - 70/490 = 2282/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/35
6. In mixed form: 423/35

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