Answers

Subtract 8/84 from 1/98

1/98 - 8/84 is -25/294.

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,
   8/84 = 8 × 7/84 × 7 = 56/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/588 - 56/588 = 6 - 56/588 = -50/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/294

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