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Subtract 18/98 from 81/96

81/96 - 18/98 is 1035/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   81/96 = 81 × 49/96 × 49 = 3969/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
   18/98 = 18 × 48/98 × 48 = 864/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/4704 - 864/4704 = 3969 - 864/4704 = 3105/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1035/1568

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