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Subtract 21/7 from 98/24

1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 3 0/7

98/24 - 21/7 is 13/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    98/24 = 98 × 7/24 × 7 = 686/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    21/7 = 21 × 24/7 × 24 = 504/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    686/168 - 504/168 = 686 - 504/168 = 182/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
  6. In mixed form: 11/12

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