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Subtract 45/98 from 24/32

24/32 - 45/98 is 57/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   24/32 = 24 × 49/32 × 49 = 1176/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   45/98 = 45 × 16/98 × 16 = 720/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/1568 - 720/1568 = 1176 - 720/1568 = 456/1568
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/196

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