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Subtract 5/36 from 42/98

42/98 - 5/36 is 73/252.

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,
   42/98 = 42 × 18/98 × 18 = 756/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   5/36 = 5 × 49/36 × 49 = 245/1764
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/1764 - 245/1764 = 756 - 245/1764 = 511/1764
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/252

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