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Subtract 1/75 from 1/98

1/98 - 1/75 is -23/7350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   1/98 = 1 × 75/98 × 75 = 75/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   1/75 = 1 × 98/75 × 98 = 98/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/7350 - 98/7350 = 75 - 98/7350 = -23/7350

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