Answers

Subtract 96/54 from 15/98

1^st number: 15/98, 2^nd number: 1 42/54

15/98 - 96/54 is -1433/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   15/98 = 15 × 27/98 × 27 = 405/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   96/54 = 96 × 49/54 × 49 = 4704/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/2646 - 4704/2646 = 405 - 4704/2646 = -4299/2646
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1433/882

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