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Subtract 5/45 from 98/48

1^st number: 2 2/48, 2^nd number: 5/45

98/48 - 5/45 is 139/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   98/48 = 98 × 15/48 × 15 = 1470/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   5/45 = 5 × 16/45 × 16 = 80/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/720 - 80/720 = 1470 - 80/720 = 1390/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/72
6. In mixed form: 167/72

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