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Subtract 7/96 from 90/98

90/98 - 7/96 is 3977/4704.

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,
   90/98 = 90 × 48/98 × 48 = 4320/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   7/96 = 7 × 49/96 × 49 = 343/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4320/4704 - 343/4704 = 4320 - 343/4704 = 3977/4704

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