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Subtract 21/98 from 25/24

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 21/98

25/24 - 21/98 is 139/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   25/24 = 25 × 49/24 × 49 = 1225/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   21/98 = 21 × 12/98 × 12 = 252/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/1176 - 252/1176 = 1225 - 252/1176 = 973/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/168

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