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Subtract 2/49 from 6/28

6/28 - 2/49 is 17/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   6/28 = 6 × 7/28 × 7 = 42/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   2/49 = 2 × 4/49 × 4 = 8/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/196 - 8/196 = 42 - 8/196 = 34/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/98

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