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Subtract 48/36 from 18/98

1^st number: 18/98, 2^nd number: 1 12/36

18/98 - 48/36 is -169/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   18/98 = 18 × 18/98 × 18 = 324/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   48/36 = 48 × 49/36 × 49 = 2352/1764
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/1764 - 2352/1764 = 324 - 2352/1764 = -2028/1764
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/147

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