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Subtract 27/28 from 98/2

1^st number: 49 0/2, 2^nd number: 27/28

98/2 - 27/28 is 1345/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 28 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
   98/2 = 98 × 14/2 × 14 = 1372/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   27/28 = 27 × 1/28 × 1 = 27/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1372/28 - 27/28 = 1372 - 27/28 = 1345/28
5. In mixed form: 481/28

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