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Subtract 70/64 from 24/98

1^st number: 24/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/64

24/98 - 70/64 is -1331/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
   24/98 = 24 × 32/98 × 32 = 768/3136
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
   70/64 = 70 × 49/64 × 49 = 3430/3136
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   768/3136 - 3430/3136 = 768 - 3430/3136 = -2662/3136
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1331/1568

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