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Subtract 28/96 from 5/98

5/98 - 28/96 is -283/1176.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
   5/98 = 5 × 48/98 × 48 = 240/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   28/96 = 28 × 49/96 × 49 = 1372/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/4704 - 1372/4704 = 240 - 1372/4704 = -1132/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -283/1176

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