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Subtract 2/98 from 35/6

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 2/98

35/6 - 2/98 is 1709/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
   35/6 = 35 × 49/6 × 49 = 1715/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   2/98 = 2 × 3/98 × 3 = 6/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/294 - 6/294 = 1715 - 6/294 = 1709/294
5. In mixed form: 5239/294

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