Answers

Subtract 12/24 from 98/90

1^st number: 1 8/90, 2^nd number: 12/24

98/90 - 12/24 is 53/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   98/90 = 98 × 4/90 × 4 = 392/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   12/24 = 12 × 15/24 × 15 = 180/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/360 - 180/360 = 392 - 180/360 = 212/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/90

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