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Subtract 48/45 from 4/98

1^st number: 4/98, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

4/98 - 48/45 is -754/735.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   4/98 = 4 × 45/98 × 45 = 180/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   48/45 = 48 × 98/45 × 98 = 4704/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/4410 - 4704/4410 = 180 - 4704/4410 = -4524/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -754/735

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