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Subtract 5/84 from 6/98

6/98 - 5/84 is 1/588.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   6/98 = 6 × 6/98 × 6 = 36/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   5/84 = 5 × 7/84 × 7 = 35/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/588 - 35/588 = 36 - 35/588 = 1/588

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