Answers

Subtract 35/90 from 98/24

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 35/90

98/24 - 35/90 is 133/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   98/24 = 98 × 15/24 × 15 = 1470/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   35/90 = 35 × 4/90 × 4 = 140/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/360 - 140/360 = 1470 - 140/360 = 1330/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/36
6. In mixed form: 325/36

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