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Subtract 70/32 from 24/98

1^st number: 24/98, 2^nd number: 2 6/32

24/98 - 70/32 is -1523/784.

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,
   70/32 = 70 × 49/32 × 49 = 3430/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/1568 - 3430/1568 = 384 - 3430/1568 = -3046/1568
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1523/784

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