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Subtract 98/4 from 5/21

1^st number: 5/21, 2^nd number: 24 2/4

5/21 - 98/4 is -1019/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   5/21 = 5 × 4/21 × 4 = 20/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   98/4 = 98 × 21/4 × 21 = 2058/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/84 - 2058/84 = 20 - 2058/84 = -2038/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1019/42

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