Answers

Subtract 24/98 from 63/24

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 24/98

63/24 - 24/98 is 933/392.

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,
   63/24 = 63 × 49/24 × 49 = 3087/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   24/98 = 24 × 12/98 × 12 = 288/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/1176 - 288/1176 = 3087 - 288/1176 = 2799/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 933/392
6. In mixed form: 2149/392

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