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Subtract 5/54 from 6/98

6/98 - 5/54 is -83/2646.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   6/98 = 6 × 27/98 × 27 = 162/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   5/54 = 5 × 49/54 × 49 = 245/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/2646 - 245/2646 = 162 - 245/2646 = -83/2646

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