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Subtract 2/25 from 3/98

3/98 - 2/25 is -121/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   3/98 = 3 × 25/98 × 25 = 75/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
   2/25 = 2 × 98/25 × 98 = 196/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/2450 - 196/2450 = 75 - 196/2450 = -121/2450

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