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Subtract 1/96 from 98/15

1^st number: 6 8/15, 2^nd number: 1/96

98/15 - 1/96 is 3131/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   98/15 = 98 × 32/15 × 32 = 3136/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/480 - 5/480 = 3136 - 5/480 = 3131/480
5. In mixed form: 6251/480

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