Answers

Subtract 25/63 from 98/24

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 25/63

98/24 - 25/63 is 929/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   98/24 = 98 × 21/24 × 21 = 2058/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   25/63 = 25 × 8/63 × 8 = 200/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/504 - 200/504 = 2058 - 200/504 = 1858/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 929/252
6. In mixed form: 3173/252

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