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Subtract 56/98 from 15/18

15/18 - 56/98 is 11/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   15/18 = 15 × 49/18 × 49 = 735/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   56/98 = 56 × 9/98 × 9 = 504/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/882 - 504/882 = 735 - 504/882 = 231/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/42

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