Answers

Subtract 48/6 from 3/98

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 8 0/6

3/98 - 48/6 is -781/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 6 is 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
   48/6 = 48 × 49/6 × 49 = 2352/294
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   9/294 - 2352/294 = 9 - 2352/294 = -2343/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -781/98

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