Answers

Subtract 25/7 from 2/98

1^st number: 2/98, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

2/98 - 25/7 is -174/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 7 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   2/98 = 2 × 1/98 × 1 = 2/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
   25/7 = 25 × 14/7 × 14 = 350/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/98 - 350/98 = 2 - 350/98 = -348/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -174/49

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