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Subtract 25/35 from 7/98

7/98 - 25/35 is -9/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   7/98 = 7 × 5/98 × 5 = 35/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   25/35 = 25 × 14/35 × 14 = 350/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/490 - 350/490 = 35 - 350/490 = -315/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/14

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