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Subtract 2/15 from 49/98

49/98 - 2/15 is 11/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   49/98 = 49 × 15/98 × 15 = 735/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
   2/15 = 2 × 98/15 × 98 = 196/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/1470 - 196/1470 = 735 - 196/1470 = 539/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/30

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