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Subtract 49/45 from 9/98

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

9/98 - 49/45 is -4397/4410.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   9/98 = 9 × 45/98 × 45 = 405/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   49/45 = 49 × 98/45 × 98 = 4802/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/4410 - 4802/4410 = 405 - 4802/4410 = -4397/4410

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