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Subtract 2/98 from 1/36

1/36 - 2/98 is 13/1764.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   1/36 = 1 × 49/36 × 49 = 49/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   2/98 = 2 × 18/98 × 18 = 36/1764
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/1764 - 36/1764 = 49 - 36/1764 = 13/1764

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