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Subtract 24/98 from 42/20

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 24/98

42/20 - 24/98 is 909/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   42/20 = 42 × 49/20 × 49 = 2058/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   24/98 = 24 × 10/98 × 10 = 240/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/980 - 240/980 = 2058 - 240/980 = 1818/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 909/490
6. In mixed form: 1419/490

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