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Subtract 42/98 from 14/4

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 42/98

14/4 - 42/98 is 43/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   14/4 = 14 × 49/4 × 49 = 686/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   42/98 = 42 × 2/98 × 2 = 84/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/196 - 84/196 = 686 - 84/196 = 602/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/14
6. In mixed form: 31/14

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