Answers

Subtract 42/80 from 98/24

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 42/80

98/24 - 42/80 is 427/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   98/24 = 98 × 10/24 × 10 = 980/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/240 - 126/240 = 980 - 126/240 = 854/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 427/120
6. In mixed form: 367/120

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