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Subtract 30/84 from 1/98

1/98 - 30/84 is -17/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   1/98 = 1 × 6/98 × 6 = 6/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   30/84 = 30 × 7/84 × 7 = 210/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/588 - 210/588 = 6 - 210/588 = -204/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/49

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