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Subtract 2/24 from 4/98

4/98 - 2/24 is -25/588.

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,
   4/98 = 4 × 12/98 × 12 = 48/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   2/24 = 2 × 49/24 × 49 = 98/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/1176 - 98/1176 = 48 - 98/1176 = -50/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/588

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