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Subtract 35/98 from 30/24

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 35/98

30/24 - 35/98 is 25/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   30/24 = 30 × 49/24 × 49 = 1470/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   35/98 = 35 × 12/98 × 12 = 420/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/1176 - 420/1176 = 1470 - 420/1176 = 1050/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/28

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