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Subtract 45/98 from 8/24

8/24 - 45/98 is -37/294.

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,
   8/24 = 8 × 49/24 × 49 = 392/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   45/98 = 45 × 12/98 × 12 = 540/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/1176 - 540/1176 = 392 - 540/1176 = -148/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/294

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