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Subtract 98/96 from 2/21

1^st number: 2/21, 2^nd number: 1 2/96

2/21 - 98/96 is -311/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   2/21 = 2 × 32/21 × 32 = 64/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   98/96 = 98 × 7/96 × 7 = 686/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/672 - 686/672 = 64 - 686/672 = -622/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/336

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