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Subtract 6/70 from 48/98

48/98 - 6/70 is 99/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   48/98 = 48 × 5/98 × 5 = 240/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   6/70 = 6 × 7/70 × 7 = 42/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/490 - 42/490 = 240 - 42/490 = 198/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/245

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