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Subtract 35/48 from 24/98

24/98 - 35/48 is -1139/2352.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
   24/98 = 24 × 24/98 × 24 = 576/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   35/48 = 35 × 49/48 × 49 = 1715/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   576/2352 - 1715/2352 = 576 - 1715/2352 = -1139/2352

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