Answers

Subtract 15/81 from 98/4

1^st number: 24 2/4, 2^nd number: 15/81

98/4 - 15/81 is 1313/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
   98/4 = 98 × 81/4 × 81 = 7938/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   15/81 = 15 × 4/81 × 4 = 60/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7938/324 - 60/324 = 7938 - 60/324 = 7878/324
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1313/54
6. In mixed form: 2417/54

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