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Subtract 98/30 from 14/96

1^st number: 14/96, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

14/96 - 98/30 is -749/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   98/30 = 98 × 16/30 × 16 = 1568/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/480 - 1568/480 = 70 - 1568/480 = -1498/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -749/240

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