Answers

Subtract 90/9 from 48/98

1^st number: 48/98, 2^nd number: 10 0/9

48/98 - 90/9 is -466/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   48/98 = 48 × 9/98 × 9 = 432/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   90/9 = 90 × 98/9 × 98 = 8820/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/882 - 8820/882 = 432 - 8820/882 = -8388/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -466/49

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