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Subtract 45/98 from 8/36

8/36 - 45/98 is -209/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   8/36 = 8 × 49/36 × 49 = 392/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   45/98 = 45 × 18/98 × 18 = 810/1764
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/1764 - 810/1764 = 392 - 810/1764 = -418/1764
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/882

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