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Subtract 8/98 from 21/4

1^st number: 5 1/4, 2^nd number: 8/98

21/4 - 8/98 is 1013/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   21/4 = 21 × 49/4 × 49 = 1029/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   8/98 = 8 × 2/98 × 2 = 16/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1029/196 - 16/196 = 1029 - 16/196 = 1013/196
5. In mixed form: 533/196

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