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Subtract 14/48 from 98/54

1^st number: 1 44/54, 2^nd number: 14/48

98/54 - 14/48 is 329/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   98/54 = 98 × 8/54 × 8 = 784/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   14/48 = 14 × 9/48 × 9 = 126/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/432 - 126/432 = 784 - 126/432 = 658/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 329/216
6. In mixed form: 1113/216

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