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Subtract 1/36 from 30/98

30/98 - 1/36 is 491/1764.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   30/98 = 30 × 18/98 × 18 = 540/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   1/36 = 1 × 49/36 × 49 = 49/1764
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/1764 - 49/1764 = 540 - 49/1764 = 491/1764

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