Answers

Subtract 80/49 from 80/98

1^st number: 80/98, 2^nd number: 1 31/49

80/98 - 80/49 is -40/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   80/98 = 80 × 1/98 × 1 = 80/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   80/49 = 80 × 2/49 × 2 = 160/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/98 - 160/98 = 80 - 160/98 = -80/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/49

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