Answers

Subtract 90/98 from 48/8

1^st number: 6 0/8, 2^nd number: 90/98

48/8 - 90/98 is 249/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   48/8 = 48 × 49/8 × 49 = 2352/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   90/98 = 90 × 4/98 × 4 = 360/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/392 - 360/392 = 2352 - 360/392 = 1992/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 249/49
6. In mixed form: 54/49

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