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Subtract 16/50 from 9/98

9/98 - 16/50 is -559/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   9/98 = 9 × 25/98 × 25 = 225/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   16/50 = 16 × 49/50 × 49 = 784/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/2450 - 784/2450 = 225 - 784/2450 = -559/2450

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