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Subtract 18/98 from 54/48

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 18/98

54/48 - 18/98 is 369/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   54/48 = 54 × 49/48 × 49 = 2646/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
   18/98 = 18 × 24/98 × 24 = 432/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2646/2352 - 432/2352 = 2646 - 432/2352 = 2214/2352
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 369/392

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