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Subtract 2/98 from 15/75

15/75 - 2/98 is 44/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   15/75 = 15 × 98/75 × 98 = 1470/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   2/98 = 2 × 75/98 × 75 = 150/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/7350 - 150/7350 = 1470 - 150/7350 = 1320/7350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/245

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