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Subtract 49/9 from 75/98

1^st number: 75/98, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

75/98 - 49/9 is -4127/882.

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,
   75/98 = 75 × 9/98 × 9 = 675/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   49/9 = 49 × 98/9 × 98 = 4802/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/882 - 4802/882 = 675 - 4802/882 = -4127/882

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