Answers

Subtract 98/24 from 54/20

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 4 2/24

54/20 - 98/24 is -83/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   54/20 = 54 × 6/20 × 6 = 324/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   98/24 = 98 × 5/24 × 5 = 490/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/120 - 490/120 = 324 - 490/120 = -166/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/60

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