Answers

Subtract 49/48 from 32/98

1^st number: 32/98, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

32/98 - 49/48 is -1633/2352.

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,
   32/98 = 32 × 24/98 × 24 = 768/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   49/48 = 49 × 49/48 × 49 = 2401/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   768/2352 - 2401/2352 = 768 - 2401/2352 = -1633/2352

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