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Subtract 49/18 from 4/98

1^st number: 4/98, 2^nd number: 2 13/18

4/98 - 49/18 is -2365/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   4/98 = 4 × 9/98 × 9 = 36/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   49/18 = 49 × 49/18 × 49 = 2401/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/882 - 2401/882 = 36 - 2401/882 = -2365/882

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