Answers

Subtract 42/75 from 6/98

6/98 - 42/75 is -611/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   6/98 = 6 × 75/98 × 75 = 450/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   42/75 = 42 × 98/75 × 98 = 4116/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/7350 - 4116/7350 = 450 - 4116/7350 = -3666/7350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -611/1225

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