Answers

Subtract 75/81 from 98/48

1^st number: 2 2/48, 2^nd number: 75/81

98/48 - 75/81 is 241/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
   98/48 = 98 × 27/48 × 27 = 2646/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   75/81 = 75 × 16/81 × 16 = 1200/1296
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2646/1296 - 1200/1296 = 2646 - 1200/1296 = 1446/1296
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/216
6. In mixed form: 125/216

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