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Subtract 81/98 from 4/3

1^st number: 1 1/3, 2^nd number: 81/98

4/3 - 81/98 is 149/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
   4/3 = 4 × 98/3 × 98 = 392/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   81/98 = 81 × 3/98 × 3 = 243/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/294 - 243/294 = 392 - 243/294 = 149/294

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