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Subtract 42/14 from 3/98

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 3 0/14

3/98 - 42/14 is -291/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   3/98 = 3 × 1/98 × 1 = 3/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   42/14 = 42 × 7/14 × 7 = 294/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/98 - 294/98 = 3 - 294/98 = -291/98

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