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Subtract 7/35 from 42/98

42/98 - 7/35 is 8/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   42/98 = 42 × 5/98 × 5 = 210/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   7/35 = 7 × 14/35 × 14 = 98/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/490 - 98/490 = 210 - 98/490 = 112/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/35

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