Answers

Subtract 6/24 from 98/45

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 6/24

98/45 - 6/24 is 347/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   98/45 = 98 × 8/45 × 8 = 784/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   6/24 = 6 × 15/24 × 15 = 90/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/360 - 90/360 = 784 - 90/360 = 694/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 347/180
6. In mixed form: 1167/180

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