Answers

Subtract 4/70 from 98/24

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 4/70

98/24 - 4/70 is 1691/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   98/24 = 98 × 35/24 × 35 = 3430/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   4/70 = 4 × 12/70 × 12 = 48/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/840 - 48/840 = 3430 - 48/840 = 3382/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1691/420
6. In mixed form: 411/420

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