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Subtract 1/81 from 5/98

5/98 - 1/81 is 307/7938.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
   5/98 = 5 × 81/98 × 81 = 405/7938
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
   1/81 = 1 × 98/81 × 98 = 98/7938
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/7938 - 98/7938 = 405 - 98/7938 = 307/7938

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