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Subtract 2/3 from 6/98

6/98 - 2/3 is -89/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 3 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   6/98 = 6 × 3/98 × 3 = 18/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
   2/3 = 2 × 98/3 × 98 = 196/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/294 - 196/294 = 18 - 196/294 = -178/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/147

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