Answers

Subtract 5/45 from 98/24

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 5/45

98/24 - 5/45 is 143/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
   5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/360 - 40/360 = 1470 - 40/360 = 1430/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/36
6. In mixed form: 335/36

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