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Subtract 98/5 from 7/24

1st number: 7/24, 2nd number: 19 3/5

7/24 - 98/5 is -2317/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    98/5 = 98 × 24/5 × 24 = 2352/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/120 - 2352/120 = 35 - 2352/120 = -2317/120

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