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Subtract 15/98 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 15/98

6/5 - 15/98 is 513/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   6/5 = 6 × 98/5 × 98 = 588/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   15/98 = 15 × 5/98 × 5 = 75/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/490 - 75/490 = 588 - 75/490 = 513/490
5. In mixed form: 123/490

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