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Subtract 21/32 from 10/98

10/98 - 21/32 is -869/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   10/98 = 10 × 16/98 × 16 = 160/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   21/32 = 21 × 49/32 × 49 = 1029/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/1568 - 1029/1568 = 160 - 1029/1568 = -869/1568

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