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Subtract 35/96 from 98/21

1^st number: 4 14/21, 2^nd number: 35/96

98/21 - 35/96 is 413/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   98/21 = 98 × 32/21 × 32 = 3136/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   35/96 = 35 × 7/96 × 7 = 245/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/672 - 245/672 = 3136 - 245/672 = 2891/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 413/96
6. In mixed form: 429/96

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