Answers

Subtract 98/48 from 14/90

1^st number: 14/90, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

14/90 - 98/48 is -679/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   14/90 = 14 × 8/90 × 8 = 112/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   98/48 = 98 × 15/48 × 15 = 1470/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/720 - 1470/720 = 112 - 1470/720 = -1358/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -679/360

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