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Subtract 2/98 from 49/54

49/54 - 2/98 is 2347/2646.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   49/54 = 49 × 49/54 × 49 = 2401/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   2/98 = 2 × 27/98 × 27 = 54/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2401/2646 - 54/2646 = 2401 - 54/2646 = 2347/2646

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