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Subtract 2/7 from 14/98

14/98 - 2/7 is -1/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 7 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   14/98 = 14 × 1/98 × 1 = 14/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
   2/7 = 2 × 14/7 × 14 = 28/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/98 - 28/98 = 14 - 28/98 = -14/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7

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