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Subtract 98/9 from 75/18

1^st number: 4 3/18, 2^nd number: 10 8/9

75/18 - 98/9 is -121/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   75/18 = 75 × 1/18 × 1 = 75/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   98/9 = 98 × 2/9 × 2 = 196/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/18 - 196/18 = 75 - 196/18 = -121/18

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