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Subtract 72/98 from 1/4

1/4 - 72/98 is -95/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   1/4 = 1 × 49/4 × 49 = 49/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   72/98 = 72 × 2/98 × 2 = 144/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/196 - 144/196 = 49 - 144/196 = -95/196

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