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Subtract 40/84 from 3/98

3/98 - 40/84 is -131/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   3/98 = 3 × 6/98 × 6 = 18/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   40/84 = 40 × 7/84 × 7 = 280/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/588 - 280/588 = 18 - 280/588 = -262/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/294

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