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Subtract 63/98 from 9/48

9/48 - 63/98 is -51/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   9/48 = 9 × 49/48 × 49 = 441/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
   63/98 = 63 × 24/98 × 24 = 1512/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/2352 - 1512/2352 = 441 - 1512/2352 = -1071/2352
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/112

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