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Subtract 21/96 from 70/98

70/98 - 21/96 is 111/224.

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,
   70/98 = 70 × 48/98 × 48 = 3360/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   21/96 = 21 × 49/96 × 49 = 1029/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3360/4704 - 1029/4704 = 3360 - 1029/4704 = 2331/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/224

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