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Subtract 98/70 from 2/48

1^st number: 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 28/70

2/48 - 98/70 is -163/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   2/48 = 2 × 35/48 × 35 = 70/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   98/70 = 98 × 24/70 × 24 = 2352/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/1680 - 2352/1680 = 70 - 2352/1680 = -2282/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/120

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