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Subtract 2/4 from 45/98

45/98 - 2/4 is -2/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   45/98 = 45 × 2/98 × 2 = 90/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   2/4 = 2 × 49/4 × 49 = 98/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/196 - 98/196 = 90 - 98/196 = -8/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/49

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