Answers

Subtract 84/80 from 98/24

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

98/24 - 84/80 is 91/30.

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,
   84/80 = 84 × 3/80 × 3 = 252/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/240 - 252/240 = 980 - 252/240 = 728/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/30
6. In mixed form: 31/30

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