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Subtract 2/48 from 98/5

1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 2/48

98/5 - 2/48 is 2347/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    98/5 = 98 × 48/5 × 48 = 4704/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4704/240 - 10/240 = 4704 - 10/240 = 4694/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2347/120
  6. In mixed form: 1967/120

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