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Subtract 50/98 from 2/18

2/18 - 50/98 is -176/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   2/18 = 2 × 49/18 × 49 = 98/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   50/98 = 50 × 9/98 × 9 = 450/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/882 - 450/882 = 98 - 450/882 = -352/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -176/441

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