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Subtract 45/98 from 24/84

24/84 - 45/98 is -17/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   24/84 = 24 × 7/84 × 7 = 168/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   45/98 = 45 × 6/98 × 6 = 270/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/588 - 270/588 = 168 - 270/588 = -102/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/98

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