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Subtract 2/98 from 7/24

7/24 - 2/98 is 319/1176.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   7/24 = 7 × 49/24 × 49 = 343/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   2/98 = 2 × 12/98 × 12 = 24/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/1176 - 24/1176 = 343 - 24/1176 = 319/1176

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