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Subtract 21/98 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 21/98

6/4 - 21/98 is 9/7.

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,
   21/98 = 21 × 2/98 × 2 = 42/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/196 - 42/196 = 294 - 42/196 = 252/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
6. In mixed form: 12/7

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