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Subtract 3/98 from 2/84

2/84 - 3/98 is -1/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   2/84 = 2 × 7/84 × 7 = 14/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   3/98 = 3 × 6/98 × 6 = 18/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/588 - 18/588 = 14 - 18/588 = -4/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/147

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