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Subtract 60/98 from 30/96

30/96 - 60/98 is -235/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   30/96 = 30 × 49/96 × 49 = 1470/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
   60/98 = 60 × 48/98 × 48 = 2880/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/4704 - 2880/4704 = 1470 - 2880/4704 = -1410/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/784

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