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Subtract 16/98 from 3/50

3/50 - 16/98 is -253/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   3/50 = 3 × 49/50 × 49 = 147/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   16/98 = 16 × 25/98 × 25 = 400/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/2450 - 400/2450 = 147 - 400/2450 = -253/2450

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