Answers

Subtract 98/24 from 90/30

1^st number: 3 0/30, 2^nd number: 4 2/24

90/30 - 98/24 is -13/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   90/30 = 90 × 4/30 × 4 = 360/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   98/24 = 98 × 5/24 × 5 = 490/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/120 - 490/120 = 360 - 490/120 = -130/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12

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