Answers

Subtract 75/9 from 24/98

1^st number: 24/98, 2^nd number: 8 3/9

24/98 - 75/9 is -1189/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   24/98 = 24 × 9/98 × 9 = 216/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   75/9 = 75 × 98/9 × 98 = 7350/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/882 - 7350/882 = 216 - 7350/882 = -7134/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1189/147

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