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Subtract 10/7 from 81/98

1^st number: 81/98, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

81/98 - 10/7 is -59/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 7 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   81/98 = 81 × 1/98 × 1 = 81/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
   10/7 = 10 × 14/7 × 14 = 140/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/98 - 140/98 = 81 - 140/98 = -59/98

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