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Subtract 9/98 from 2/75

2/75 - 9/98 is -479/7350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   2/75 = 2 × 98/75 × 98 = 196/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   9/98 = 9 × 75/98 × 75 = 675/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/7350 - 675/7350 = 196 - 675/7350 = -479/7350

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