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Subtract 49/56 from 4/98

4/98 - 49/56 is -327/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   4/98 = 4 × 4/98 × 4 = 16/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   49/56 = 49 × 7/56 × 7 = 343/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/392 - 343/392 = 16 - 343/392 = -327/392

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