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Subtract 98/16 from 48/28

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

48/28 - 98/16 is -247/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   48/28 = 48 × 4/28 × 4 = 192/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   98/16 = 98 × 7/16 × 7 = 686/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/112 - 686/112 = 192 - 686/112 = -494/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/56

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