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Subtract 2/98 from 1/90

1/90 - 2/98 is -41/4410.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
   1/90 = 1 × 49/90 × 49 = 49/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   2/98 = 2 × 45/98 × 45 = 90/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/4410 - 90/4410 = 49 - 90/4410 = -41/4410

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