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Subtract 3/81 from 24/98

24/98 - 3/81 is 275/1323.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
   24/98 = 24 × 81/98 × 81 = 1944/7938
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
   3/81 = 3 × 98/81 × 98 = 294/7938
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1944/7938 - 294/7938 = 1944 - 294/7938 = 1650/7938
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 275/1323

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