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Subtract 45/81 from 98/4

1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 45/81

98/4 - 45/81 is 431/18.

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,
    45/81 = 45 × 4/81 × 4 = 180/324
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7938/324 - 180/324 = 7938 - 180/324 = 7758/324
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 431/18
  6. In mixed form: 2317/18

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