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Subtract 10/24 from 98/35

1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 10/24

98/35 - 10/24 is 143/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    98/35 = 98 × 24/35 × 24 = 2352/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    10/24 = 10 × 35/24 × 35 = 350/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2352/840 - 350/840 = 2352 - 350/840 = 2002/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/60
  6. In mixed form: 223/60

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