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Subtract 98/12 from 28/48

1^st number: 28/48, 2^nd number: 8 2/12

28/48 - 98/12 is -91/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   28/48 = 28 × 1/48 × 1 = 28/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   98/12 = 98 × 4/12 × 4 = 392/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/48 - 392/48 = 28 - 392/48 = -364/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/12

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