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Subtract 84/20 from 48/98

1^st number: 48/98, 2^nd number: 4 4/20

48/98 - 84/20 is -909/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   48/98 = 48 × 10/98 × 10 = 480/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   84/20 = 84 × 49/20 × 49 = 4116/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/980 - 4116/980 = 480 - 4116/980 = -3636/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -909/245

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