Answers

Subtract 70/48 from 8/98

1^st number: 8/98, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

8/98 - 70/48 is -1619/1176.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
   8/98 = 8 × 24/98 × 24 = 192/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   70/48 = 70 × 49/48 × 49 = 3430/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/2352 - 3430/2352 = 192 - 3430/2352 = -3238/2352
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1619/1176

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