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Subtract 2/98 from 1/72

1/72 - 2/98 is -23/3528.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   1/72 = 1 × 49/72 × 49 = 49/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
   2/98 = 2 × 36/98 × 36 = 72/3528
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/3528 - 72/3528 = 49 - 72/3528 = -23/3528

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