Answers

Subtract 54/84 from 98/2

1^st number: 49 0/2, 2^nd number: 54/84

98/2 - 54/84 is 677/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   98/2 = 98 × 42/2 × 42 = 4116/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4116/84 - 54/84 = 4116 - 54/84 = 4062/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 677/14
6. In mixed form: 485/14

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