Answers

Subtract 98/24 from 30/18

1^st number: 1 12/18, 2^nd number: 4 2/24

30/18 - 98/24 is -29/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   30/18 = 30 × 4/18 × 4 = 120/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   98/24 = 98 × 3/24 × 3 = 294/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/72 - 294/72 = 120 - 294/72 = -174/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/12

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