Answers

Subtract 24/98 from 70/9

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 24/98

70/9 - 24/98 is 3322/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   70/9 = 70 × 98/9 × 98 = 6860/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   24/98 = 24 × 9/98 × 9 = 216/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6860/882 - 216/882 = 6860 - 216/882 = 6644/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3322/441
6. In mixed form: 7235/441

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