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Subtract 9/4 from 10/98

1^st number: 10/98, 2^nd number: 2 1/4

10/98 - 9/4 is -421/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   10/98 = 10 × 2/98 × 2 = 20/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   9/4 = 9 × 49/4 × 49 = 441/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/196 - 441/196 = 20 - 441/196 = -421/196

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