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Subtract 5/48 from 28/98

28/98 - 5/48 is 61/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
   28/98 = 28 × 24/98 × 24 = 672/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   5/48 = 5 × 49/48 × 49 = 245/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/2352 - 245/2352 = 672 - 245/2352 = 427/2352
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/336

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