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Subtract 28/32 from 24/98

24/98 - 28/32 is -247/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   24/98 = 24 × 16/98 × 16 = 384/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   28/32 = 28 × 49/32 × 49 = 1372/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/1568 - 1372/1568 = 384 - 1372/1568 = -988/1568
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/392

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