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Subtract 9/98 from 49/9

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 9/98

49/9 - 9/98 is 4721/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   49/9 = 49 × 98/9 × 98 = 4802/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   9/98 = 9 × 9/98 × 9 = 81/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4802/882 - 81/882 = 4802 - 81/882 = 4721/882
5. In mixed form: 5311/882

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