Answers

Subtract 75/81 from 98/24

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 75/81

98/24 - 75/81 is 341/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   98/24 = 98 × 27/24 × 27 = 2646/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   75/81 = 75 × 8/81 × 8 = 600/648
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2646/648 - 600/648 = 2646 - 600/648 = 2046/648
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 341/108
6. In mixed form: 317/108

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