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Subtract 6/90 from 84/98

84/98 - 6/90 is 83/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   84/98 = 84 × 45/98 × 45 = 3780/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
   6/90 = 6 × 49/90 × 49 = 294/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3780/4410 - 294/4410 = 3780 - 294/4410 = 3486/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/105

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