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Subtract 18/98 from 81/8

1^st number: 10 1/8, 2^nd number: 18/98

81/8 - 18/98 is 3897/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   81/8 = 81 × 49/8 × 49 = 3969/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   18/98 = 18 × 4/98 × 4 = 72/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/392 - 72/392 = 3969 - 72/392 = 3897/392
5. In mixed form: 9369/392

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