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Subtract 6/80 from 28/98

28/98 - 6/80 is 59/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
   28/98 = 28 × 40/98 × 40 = 1120/3920
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
   6/80 = 6 × 49/80 × 49 = 294/3920
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/3920 - 294/3920 = 1120 - 294/3920 = 826/3920
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/280

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