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Subtract 2/98 from 8/9

8/9 - 2/98 is 383/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   8/9 = 8 × 98/9 × 98 = 784/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/882 - 18/882 = 784 - 18/882 = 766/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 383/441

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