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Subtract 56/98 from 15/84

15/84 - 56/98 is -11/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   15/84 = 15 × 7/84 × 7 = 105/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   56/98 = 56 × 6/98 × 6 = 336/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/588 - 336/588 = 105 - 336/588 = -231/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/28

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