Answers

Subtract 98/24 from 6/54

1^st number: 6/54, 2^nd number: 4 2/24

6/54 - 98/24 is -143/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   6/54 = 6 × 4/54 × 4 = 24/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   98/24 = 98 × 9/24 × 9 = 882/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/216 - 882/216 = 24 - 882/216 = -858/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/36

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