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Subtract 63/98 from 2/9

2/9 - 63/98 is -53/126.

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,
   63/98 = 63 × 9/98 × 9 = 567/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/882 - 567/882 = 196 - 567/882 = -371/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/126

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