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Subtract 25/70 from 9/98

9/98 - 25/70 is -13/49.

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,
   25/70 = 25 × 7/70 × 7 = 175/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/490 - 175/490 = 45 - 175/490 = -130/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/49

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