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Subtract 2/98 from 6/48

6/48 - 2/98 is 41/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   6/48 = 6 × 49/48 × 49 = 294/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
   2/98 = 2 × 24/98 × 24 = 48/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/2352 - 48/2352 = 294 - 48/2352 = 246/2352
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/392

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