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Subtract 56/96 from 8/98

8/98 - 56/96 is -295/588.

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,
   8/98 = 8 × 48/98 × 48 = 384/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   56/96 = 56 × 49/96 × 49 = 2744/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/4704 - 2744/4704 = 384 - 2744/4704 = -2360/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -295/588

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