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Subtract 28/98 from 2/9

2/9 - 28/98 is -4/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   2/9 = 2 × 98/9 × 98 = 196/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   28/98 = 28 × 9/98 × 9 = 252/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/882 - 252/882 = 196 - 252/882 = -56/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/63

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