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Subtract 56/24 from 24/98

1^st number: 24/98, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

24/98 - 56/24 is -307/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   24/98 = 24 × 12/98 × 12 = 288/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   56/24 = 56 × 49/24 × 49 = 2744/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/1176 - 2744/1176 = 288 - 2744/1176 = -2456/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -307/147

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