Answers

Subtract 80/63 from 2/98

1^st number: 2/98, 2^nd number: 1 17/63

2/98 - 80/63 is -551/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 63 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
   80/63 = 80 × 14/63 × 14 = 1120/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/882 - 1120/882 = 18 - 1120/882 = -1102/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -551/441

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