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Subtract 63/98 from 5/14

5/14 - 63/98 is -2/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   5/14 = 5 × 7/14 × 7 = 35/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   63/98 = 63 × 1/98 × 1 = 63/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/98 - 63/98 = 35 - 63/98 = -28/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7

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