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Subtract 63/98 from 18/96

18/96 - 63/98 is -51/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   18/96 = 18 × 49/96 × 49 = 882/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
   63/98 = 63 × 48/98 × 48 = 3024/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/4704 - 3024/4704 = 882 - 3024/4704 = -2142/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/112

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