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Subtract 98/48 from 24/70

1^st number: 24/70, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

24/70 - 98/48 is -1427/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   24/70 = 24 × 24/70 × 24 = 576/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   98/48 = 98 × 35/48 × 35 = 3430/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   576/1680 - 3430/1680 = 576 - 3430/1680 = -2854/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1427/840

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