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Subtract 3/98 from 50/75

50/75 - 3/98 is 187/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   50/75 = 50 × 98/75 × 98 = 4900/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   3/98 = 3 × 75/98 × 75 = 225/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4900/7350 - 225/7350 = 4900 - 225/7350 = 4675/7350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/294

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