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Subtract 81/75 from 5/98

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/75

5/98 - 81/75 is -2521/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   5/98 = 5 × 75/98 × 75 = 375/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   81/75 = 81 × 98/75 × 98 = 7938/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/7350 - 7938/7350 = 375 - 7938/7350 = -7563/7350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2521/2450

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