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Subtract 1/35 from 5/98

5/98 - 1/35 is 11/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   5/98 = 5 × 5/98 × 5 = 25/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   1/35 = 1 × 14/35 × 14 = 14/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/490 - 14/490 = 25 - 14/490 = 11/490

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