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Subtract 2/54 from 98/75

1^st number: 1 23/75, 2^nd number: 2/54

98/75 - 2/54 is 857/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
   98/75 = 98 × 18/75 × 18 = 1764/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   2/54 = 2 × 25/54 × 25 = 50/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/1350 - 50/1350 = 1764 - 50/1350 = 1714/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 857/675
6. In mixed form: 1182/675

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