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Subtract 98/96 from 7/45

1^st number: 7/45, 2^nd number: 1 2/96

7/45 - 98/96 is -623/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   7/45 = 7 × 32/45 × 32 = 224/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   98/96 = 98 × 15/96 × 15 = 1470/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/1440 - 1470/1440 = 224 - 1470/1440 = -1246/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -623/720

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