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Subtract 14/96 from 98/54

1^st number: 1 44/54, 2^nd number: 14/96

98/54 - 14/96 is 721/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   98/54 = 98 × 16/54 × 16 = 1568/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   14/96 = 14 × 9/96 × 9 = 126/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/864 - 126/864 = 1568 - 126/864 = 1442/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 721/432
6. In mixed form: 1289/432

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