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Subtract 45/98 from 24/40

24/40 - 45/98 is 69/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   24/40 = 24 × 49/40 × 49 = 1176/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
   45/98 = 45 × 20/98 × 20 = 900/1960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/1960 - 900/1960 = 1176 - 900/1960 = 276/1960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/490

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