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Subtract 25/98 from 2/8

2/8 - 25/98 is -1/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   2/8 = 2 × 49/8 × 49 = 98/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   25/98 = 25 × 4/98 × 4 = 100/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/392 - 100/392 = 98 - 100/392 = -2/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/196

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