Answers

Subtract 98/16 from 48/98

1^st number: 48/98, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

48/98 - 98/16 is -2209/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 16 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
   48/98 = 48 × 8/98 × 8 = 384/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   98/16 = 98 × 49/16 × 49 = 4802/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/784 - 4802/784 = 384 - 4802/784 = -4418/784
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2209/392

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