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Subtract 6/50 from 5/98

5/98 - 6/50 is -169/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   5/98 = 5 × 25/98 × 25 = 125/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   6/50 = 6 × 49/50 × 49 = 294/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/2450 - 294/2450 = 125 - 294/2450 = -169/2450

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