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Subtract 98/96 from 1/4

1^st number: 1/4, 2^nd number: 1 2/96

1/4 - 98/96 is -37/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
   1/4 = 1 × 24/4 × 24 = 24/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   98/96 = 98 × 1/96 × 1 = 98/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/96 - 98/96 = 24 - 98/96 = -74/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/48

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