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Subtract 98/32 from 24/42

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 3 2/32

24/42 - 98/32 is -279/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   24/42 = 24 × 16/42 × 16 = 384/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   98/32 = 98 × 21/32 × 21 = 2058/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/672 - 2058/672 = 384 - 2058/672 = -1674/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -279/112

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