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Subtract 50/98 from 1/35

1/35 - 50/98 is -118/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   1/35 = 1 × 14/35 × 14 = 14/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   50/98 = 50 × 5/98 × 5 = 250/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/490 - 250/490 = 14 - 250/490 = -236/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -118/245

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