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Subtract 3/7 from 50/98

50/98 - 3/7 is 4/49.

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,
   50/98 = 50 × 1/98 × 1 = 50/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
   3/7 = 3 × 14/7 × 14 = 42/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/98 - 42/98 = 50 - 42/98 = 8/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/49

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