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Subtract 98/54 from 7/35

1^st number: 7/35, 2^nd number: 1 44/54

7/35 - 98/54 is -218/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   7/35 = 7 × 54/35 × 54 = 378/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   98/54 = 98 × 35/54 × 35 = 3430/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/1890 - 3430/1890 = 378 - 3430/1890 = -3052/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -218/135

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