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Subtract 2/98 from 5/63

5/63 - 2/98 is 26/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
   5/63 = 5 × 14/63 × 14 = 70/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/882 - 18/882 = 70 - 18/882 = 52/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/441

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