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Subtract 21/98 from 49/15

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 21/98

49/15 - 21/98 is 641/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
   49/15 = 49 × 98/15 × 98 = 4802/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   21/98 = 21 × 15/98 × 15 = 315/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4802/1470 - 315/1470 = 4802 - 315/1470 = 4487/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 641/210
6. In mixed form: 311/210

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