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Subtract 56/14 from 15/98

1^st number: 15/98, 2^nd number: 4 0/14

15/98 - 56/14 is -377/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   15/98 = 15 × 1/98 × 1 = 15/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   56/14 = 56 × 7/14 × 7 = 392/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/98 - 392/98 = 15 - 392/98 = -377/98

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