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Subtract 4/98 from 2/63

2/63 - 4/98 is -4/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
   2/63 = 2 × 14/63 × 14 = 28/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   4/98 = 4 × 9/98 × 9 = 36/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/882 - 36/882 = 28 - 36/882 = -8/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/441

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