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Subtract 98/96 from 24/70

1^st number: 24/70, 2^nd number: 1 2/96

24/70 - 98/96 is -1139/1680.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   24/70 = 24 × 48/70 × 48 = 1152/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   98/96 = 98 × 35/96 × 35 = 3430/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1152/3360 - 3430/3360 = 1152 - 3430/3360 = -2278/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1139/1680

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