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Subtract 25/75 from 9/98

9/98 - 25/75 is -71/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   9/98 = 9 × 75/98 × 75 = 675/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   25/75 = 25 × 98/75 × 98 = 2450/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/7350 - 2450/7350 = 675 - 2450/7350 = -1775/7350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/294

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