Answers

Subtract 60/98 from 45/24

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 60/98

45/24 - 60/98 is 495/392.

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,
   45/24 = 45 × 49/24 × 49 = 2205/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   60/98 = 60 × 12/98 × 12 = 720/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/1176 - 720/1176 = 2205 - 720/1176 = 1485/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 495/392
6. In mixed form: 1103/392

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