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Subtract 8/75 from 3/98

3/98 - 8/75 is -559/7350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   3/98 = 3 × 75/98 × 75 = 225/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   8/75 = 8 × 98/75 × 98 = 784/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/7350 - 784/7350 = 225 - 784/7350 = -559/7350

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