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Subtract 10/70 from 9/98

9/98 - 10/70 is -5/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   9/98 = 9 × 5/98 × 5 = 45/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   10/70 = 10 × 7/70 × 7 = 70/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/490 - 70/490 = 45 - 70/490 = -25/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/98

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