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Subtract 98/81 from 9/80

1^st number: 9/80, 2^nd number: 1 17/81

9/80 - 98/81 is -7111/6480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
   9/80 = 9 × 81/80 × 81 = 729/6480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
   98/81 = 98 × 80/81 × 80 = 7840/6480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   729/6480 - 7840/6480 = 729 - 7840/6480 = -7111/6480

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