Answers

Subtract 98/96 from 32/84

1^st number: 32/84, 2^nd number: 1 2/96

32/84 - 98/96 is -215/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   32/84 = 32 × 8/84 × 8 = 256/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   98/96 = 98 × 7/96 × 7 = 686/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   256/672 - 686/672 = 256 - 686/672 = -430/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -215/336

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