Answers

Subtract 24/30 from 98/56

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 24/30

98/56 - 24/30 is 19/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   98/56 = 98 × 15/56 × 15 = 1470/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   24/30 = 24 × 28/30 × 28 = 672/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/840 - 672/840 = 1470 - 672/840 = 798/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/20

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