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Subtract 42/56 from 8/98

8/98 - 42/56 is -131/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   8/98 = 8 × 4/98 × 4 = 32/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   42/56 = 42 × 7/56 × 7 = 294/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/392 - 294/392 = 32 - 294/392 = -262/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/196

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