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Subtract 8/98 from 8/21

8/21 - 8/98 is 44/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
   8/21 = 8 × 14/21 × 14 = 112/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   8/98 = 8 × 3/98 × 3 = 24/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/294 - 24/294 = 112 - 24/294 = 88/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/147

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