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Subtract 50/54 from 98/48

1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 50/54

98/48 - 50/54 is 241/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 54 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    98/48 = 98 × 9/48 × 9 = 882/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    50/54 = 50 × 8/54 × 8 = 400/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/432 - 400/432 = 882 - 400/432 = 482/432
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/216
  6. In mixed form: 125/216

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