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Subtract 45/98 from 2/21

2/21 - 45/98 is -107/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
   2/21 = 2 × 14/21 × 14 = 28/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   45/98 = 45 × 3/98 × 3 = 135/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/294 - 135/294 = 28 - 135/294 = -107/294

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