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Subtract 98/24 from 60/70

1^st number: 60/70, 2^nd number: 4 2/24

60/70 - 98/24 is -271/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   60/70 = 60 × 12/70 × 12 = 720/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   98/24 = 98 × 35/24 × 35 = 3430/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/840 - 3430/840 = 720 - 3430/840 = -2710/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -271/84

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