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Subtract 10/75 from 98/24

1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 10/75

98/24 - 10/75 is 79/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    98/24 = 98 × 25/24 × 25 = 2450/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    10/75 = 10 × 8/75 × 8 = 80/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2450/600 - 80/600 = 2450 - 80/600 = 2370/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/20
  6. In mixed form: 319/20

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