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Subtract 15/98 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 15/98

6/2 - 15/98 is 279/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   6/2 = 6 × 49/2 × 49 = 294/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   15/98 = 15 × 1/98 × 1 = 15/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/98 - 15/98 = 294 - 15/98 = 279/98
5. In mixed form: 283/98

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