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Subtract 96/72 from 9/98

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 1 24/72

9/98 - 96/72 is -365/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
   9/98 = 9 × 36/98 × 36 = 324/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   96/72 = 96 × 49/72 × 49 = 4704/3528
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/3528 - 4704/3528 = 324 - 4704/3528 = -4380/3528
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -365/294

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