Answers

Subtract 27/48 from 98/14

1^st number: 7 0/14, 2^nd number: 27/48

98/14 - 27/48 is 103/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
   98/14 = 98 × 24/14 × 24 = 2352/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/336 - 189/336 = 2352 - 189/336 = 2163/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/16
6. In mixed form: 67/16

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