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Subtract 21/80 from 98/48

1^st number: 2 2/48, 2^nd number: 21/80

98/48 - 21/80 is 427/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   98/48 = 98 × 5/48 × 5 = 490/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   21/80 = 21 × 3/80 × 3 = 63/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/240 - 63/240 = 490 - 63/240 = 427/240
5. In mixed form: 1187/240

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