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Subtract 56/35 from 15/98

1^st number: 15/98, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

15/98 - 56/35 is -709/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   15/98 = 15 × 5/98 × 5 = 75/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   56/35 = 56 × 14/35 × 14 = 784/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/490 - 784/490 = 75 - 784/490 = -709/490

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