Answers

Subtract 60/98 from 90/24

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 60/98

90/24 - 60/98 is 615/196.

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,
   90/24 = 90 × 49/24 × 49 = 4410/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   60/98 = 60 × 12/98 × 12 = 720/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4410/1176 - 720/1176 = 4410 - 720/1176 = 3690/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 615/196
6. In mixed form: 327/196

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