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Subtract 5/98 from 42/21

1^st number: 2 0/21, 2^nd number: 5/98

42/21 - 5/98 is 191/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
   42/21 = 42 × 14/21 × 14 = 588/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/294 - 15/294 = 588 - 15/294 = 573/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/98
6. In mixed form: 193/98

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