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Subtract 2/49 from 18/84

18/84 - 2/49 is 17/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   18/84 = 18 × 7/84 × 7 = 126/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   2/49 = 2 × 12/49 × 12 = 24/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/588 - 24/588 = 126 - 24/588 = 102/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/98

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