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Subtract 2/84 from 28/98

28/98 - 2/84 is 11/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   28/98 = 28 × 6/98 × 6 = 168/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   2/84 = 2 × 7/84 × 7 = 14/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/588 - 14/588 = 168 - 14/588 = 154/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/42

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