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Subtract 5/24 from 28/98

28/98 - 5/24 is 13/168.

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,
   28/98 = 28 × 12/98 × 12 = 336/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   5/24 = 5 × 49/24 × 49 = 245/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/1176 - 245/1176 = 336 - 245/1176 = 91/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/168

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