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Subtract 18/96 from 6/98

6/98 - 18/96 is -99/784.

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,
   6/98 = 6 × 48/98 × 48 = 288/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   18/96 = 18 × 49/96 × 49 = 882/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/4704 - 882/4704 = 288 - 882/4704 = -594/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/784

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