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Subtract 2/35 from 9/98

9/98 - 2/35 is 17/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 35 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 35 × 14 = 490,
   2/35 = 2 × 14/35 × 14 = 28/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/490 - 28/490 = 45 - 28/490 = 17/490

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