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Subtract 9/28 from 36/98

36/98 - 9/28 is 9/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   36/98 = 36 × 2/98 × 2 = 72/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   9/28 = 9 × 7/28 × 7 = 63/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/196 - 63/196 = 72 - 63/196 = 9/196

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