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Subtract 35/98 from 5/18

5/18 - 35/98 is -5/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   5/18 = 5 × 49/18 × 49 = 245/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   35/98 = 35 × 9/98 × 9 = 315/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/882 - 315/882 = 245 - 315/882 = -70/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/63

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