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Subtract 15/75 from 90/98

90/98 - 15/75 is 176/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   90/98 = 90 × 75/98 × 75 = 6750/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   15/75 = 15 × 98/75 × 98 = 1470/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6750/7350 - 1470/7350 = 6750 - 1470/7350 = 5280/7350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 176/245

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