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Subtract 70/45 from 14/98

1^st number: 14/98, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

14/98 - 70/45 is -89/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   14/98 = 14 × 45/98 × 45 = 630/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   70/45 = 70 × 98/45 × 98 = 6860/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/4410 - 6860/4410 = 630 - 6860/4410 = -6230/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/63

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