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Subtract 3/98 from 49/3

1^st number: 16 1/3, 2^nd number: 3/98

49/3 - 3/98 is 4793/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
   49/3 = 49 × 98/3 × 98 = 4802/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4802/294 - 9/294 = 4802 - 9/294 = 4793/294
5. In mixed form: 1689/294

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