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Subtract 48/72 from 6/98

6/98 - 48/72 is -89/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
   6/98 = 6 × 36/98 × 36 = 216/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   48/72 = 48 × 49/72 × 49 = 2352/3528
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/3528 - 2352/3528 = 216 - 2352/3528 = -2136/3528
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/147

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