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Subtract 18/14 from 7/98

1^st number: 7/98, 2^nd number: 1 4/14

7/98 - 18/14 is -17/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   7/98 = 7 × 1/98 × 1 = 7/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   18/14 = 18 × 7/14 × 7 = 126/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/98 - 126/98 = 7 - 126/98 = -119/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/14

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