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Subtract 98/48 from 8/14

1^st number: 8/14, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

8/14 - 98/48 is -247/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
   8/14 = 8 × 24/14 × 24 = 192/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   98/48 = 98 × 7/48 × 7 = 686/336
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   192/336 - 686/336 = 192 - 686/336 = -494/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/168

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