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Subtract 2/56 from 15/98

15/98 - 2/56 is 23/196.

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,
   15/98 = 15 × 4/98 × 4 = 60/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   2/56 = 2 × 7/56 × 7 = 14/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/392 - 14/392 = 60 - 14/392 = 46/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/196

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