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Subtract 56/49 from 15/98

1^st number: 15/98, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

15/98 - 56/49 is -97/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 49 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 49 × 2 = 98,
   56/49 = 56 × 2/49 × 2 = 112/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/98 - 112/98 = 15 - 112/98 = -97/98

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