Answers

Subtract 96/90 from 3/98

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/90

3/98 - 96/90 is -1523/1470.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   3/98 = 3 × 45/98 × 45 = 135/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
   96/90 = 96 × 49/90 × 49 = 4704/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/4410 - 4704/4410 = 135 - 4704/4410 = -4569/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1523/1470

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