Answers

Subtract 70/9 from 49/98

1^st number: 49/98, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

49/98 - 70/9 is -131/18.

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,
   49/98 = 49 × 9/98 × 9 = 441/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   70/9 = 70 × 98/9 × 98 = 6860/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/882 - 6860/882 = 441 - 6860/882 = -6419/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/18

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