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Subtract 2/98 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 2/98

6/4 - 2/98 is 145/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   6/4 = 6 × 49/4 × 49 = 294/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   2/98 = 2 × 2/98 × 2 = 4/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/196 - 4/196 = 294 - 4/196 = 290/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/98
6. In mixed form: 147/98

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