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Subtract 15/98 from 7/75

7/75 - 15/98 is -439/7350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   7/75 = 7 × 98/75 × 98 = 686/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   15/98 = 15 × 75/98 × 75 = 1125/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/7350 - 1125/7350 = 686 - 1125/7350 = -439/7350

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