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Subtract 42/50 from 1/98

1/98 - 42/50 is -2033/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   1/98 = 1 × 25/98 × 25 = 25/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   42/50 = 42 × 49/50 × 49 = 2058/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/2450 - 2058/2450 = 25 - 2058/2450 = -2033/2450

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