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Subtract 49/32 from 16/98

1^st number: 16/98, 2^nd number: 1 17/32

16/98 - 49/32 is -2145/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   16/98 = 16 × 16/98 × 16 = 256/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   49/32 = 49 × 49/32 × 49 = 2401/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   256/1568 - 2401/1568 = 256 - 2401/1568 = -2145/1568

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