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Subtract 49/32 from 98/48

1^st number: 2 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 17/32

98/48 - 49/32 is 49/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   98/48 = 98 × 2/48 × 2 = 196/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   49/32 = 49 × 3/32 × 3 = 147/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/96 - 147/96 = 196 - 147/96 = 49/96

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