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Subtract 25/98 from 6/21

6/21 - 25/98 is 3/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
   6/21 = 6 × 14/21 × 14 = 84/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   25/98 = 25 × 3/98 × 3 = 75/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/294 - 75/294 = 84 - 75/294 = 9/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/98

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