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Subtract 21/35 from 24/98

24/98 - 21/35 is -87/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   24/98 = 24 × 5/98 × 5 = 120/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   21/35 = 21 × 14/35 × 14 = 294/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/490 - 294/490 = 120 - 294/490 = -174/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/245

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