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Subtract 8/42 from 5/98

5/98 - 8/42 is -41/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   8/42 = 8 × 7/42 × 7 = 56/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/294 - 56/294 = 15 - 56/294 = -41/294

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