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Subtract 5/14 from 7/98

7/98 - 5/14 is -2/7.

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,
   5/14 = 5 × 7/14 × 7 = 35/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/98 - 35/98 = 7 - 35/98 = -28/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7

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