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Subtract 42/7 from 5/98

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

5/98 - 42/7 is -583/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 7 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   5/98 = 5 × 1/98 × 1 = 5/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
   42/7 = 42 × 14/7 × 14 = 588/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/98 - 588/98 = 5 - 588/98 = -583/98

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