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Subtract 98/32 from 24/70

1^st number: 24/70, 2^nd number: 3 2/32

24/70 - 98/32 is -1523/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
   24/70 = 24 × 16/70 × 16 = 384/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   98/32 = 98 × 35/32 × 35 = 3430/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/1120 - 3430/1120 = 384 - 3430/1120 = -3046/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1523/560

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