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Subtract 7/90 from 98/4

1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 7/90

98/4 - 7/90 is 1099/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
    7/90 = 7 × 2/90 × 2 = 14/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4410/180 - 14/180 = 4410 - 14/180 = 4396/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1099/45
  6. In mixed form: 2419/45

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