Answers

Subtract 24/45 from 98/4

1^st number: 24 2/4, 2^nd number: 24/45

98/4 - 24/45 is 719/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   98/4 = 98 × 45/4 × 45 = 4410/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4410/180 - 96/180 = 4410 - 96/180 = 4314/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 719/30
6. In mixed form: 2329/30

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