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Subtract 2/6 from 3/98

3/98 - 2/6 is -89/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 6 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    2/6 = 2 × 49/6 × 49 = 98/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/294 - 98/294 = 9 - 98/294 = -89/294

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