Answers

Subtract 98/10 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 9 8/10

25/9 - 98/10 is -316/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   25/9 = 25 × 10/9 × 10 = 250/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   98/10 = 98 × 9/10 × 9 = 882/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/90 - 882/90 = 250 - 882/90 = -632/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -316/45

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