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Subtract 63/96 from 56/98

56/98 - 63/96 is -19/224.

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,
   56/98 = 56 × 48/98 × 48 = 2688/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   63/96 = 63 × 49/96 × 49 = 3087/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2688/4704 - 3087/4704 = 2688 - 3087/4704 = -399/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/224

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