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Subtract 35/98 from 3/28

3/28 - 35/98 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   3/28 = 3 × 7/28 × 7 = 21/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   35/98 = 35 × 2/98 × 2 = 70/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/196 - 70/196 = 21 - 70/196 = -49/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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