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Subtract 9/98 from 98/24

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 9/98

98/24 - 9/98 is 2347/588.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   98/24 = 98 × 49/24 × 49 = 4802/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   9/98 = 9 × 12/98 × 12 = 108/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4802/1176 - 108/1176 = 4802 - 108/1176 = 4694/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2347/588
6. In mixed form: 3583/588

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