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Subtract 30/42 from 2/98

2/98 - 30/42 is -34/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   2/98 = 2 × 3/98 × 3 = 6/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   30/42 = 30 × 7/42 × 7 = 210/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/294 - 210/294 = 6 - 210/294 = -204/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/49

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