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Subtract 8/98 from 8/3

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 8/98

8/3 - 8/98 is 380/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
   8/3 = 8 × 98/3 × 98 = 784/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   8/98 = 8 × 3/98 × 3 = 24/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/294 - 24/294 = 784 - 24/294 = 760/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 380/147
6. In mixed form: 286/147

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