Answers

Subtract 45/9 from 98/24

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 5 0/9

98/24 - 45/9 is -11/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   98/24 = 98 × 3/24 × 3 = 294/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   45/9 = 45 × 8/9 × 8 = 360/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/72 - 360/72 = 294 - 360/72 = -66/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/12

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