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Subtract 4/7 from 45/98

45/98 - 4/7 is -11/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 7 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   45/98 = 45 × 1/98 × 1 = 45/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
   4/7 = 4 × 14/7 × 14 = 56/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/98 - 56/98 = 45 - 56/98 = -11/98

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