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Subtract 40/75 from 7/98

7/98 - 40/75 is -97/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   7/98 = 7 × 75/98 × 75 = 525/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   40/75 = 40 × 98/75 × 98 = 3920/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/7350 - 3920/7350 = 525 - 3920/7350 = -3395/7350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/210

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