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Subtract 5/98 from 6/21

6/21 - 5/98 is 23/98.

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,
   5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/294 - 15/294 = 84 - 15/294 = 69/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/98

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