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Subtract 50/63 from 16/98

16/98 - 50/63 is -278/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 63 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   16/98 = 16 × 9/98 × 9 = 144/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
   50/63 = 50 × 14/63 × 14 = 700/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/882 - 700/882 = 144 - 700/882 = -556/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -278/441

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