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Subtract 3/98 from 2/4

2/4 - 3/98 is 23/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   2/4 = 2 × 49/4 × 49 = 98/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   3/98 = 3 × 2/98 × 2 = 6/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/196 - 6/196 = 98 - 6/196 = 92/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/49

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