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Subtract 8/9 from 84/98

84/98 - 8/9 is -2/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   84/98 = 84 × 9/98 × 9 = 756/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   8/9 = 8 × 98/9 × 98 = 784/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/882 - 784/882 = 756 - 784/882 = -28/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/63

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