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Subtract 16/35 from 2/98

2/98 - 16/35 is -107/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   2/98 = 2 × 5/98 × 5 = 10/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   16/35 = 16 × 14/35 × 14 = 224/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/490 - 224/490 = 10 - 224/490 = -214/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/245

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