Answers

Subtract 98/24 from 90/64

1^st number: 1 26/64, 2^nd number: 4 2/24

90/64 - 98/24 is -257/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 24 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   90/64 = 90 × 3/64 × 3 = 270/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
   98/24 = 98 × 8/24 × 8 = 784/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/192 - 784/192 = 270 - 784/192 = -514/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -257/96

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