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Subtract 6/56 from 1/98

1/98 - 6/56 is -19/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   1/98 = 1 × 4/98 × 4 = 4/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   6/56 = 6 × 7/56 × 7 = 42/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/392 - 42/392 = 4 - 42/392 = -38/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/196

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