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Subtract 8/18 from 98/4

1^st number: 24 2/4, 2^nd number: 8/18

98/4 - 8/18 is 433/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   98/4 = 98 × 9/4 × 9 = 882/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   8/18 = 8 × 2/18 × 2 = 16/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/36 - 16/36 = 882 - 16/36 = 866/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 433/18
6. In mixed form: 241/18

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