Answers

Subtract 35/9 from 90/98

1^st number: 90/98, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

90/98 - 35/9 is -1310/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   90/98 = 90 × 9/98 × 9 = 810/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   35/9 = 35 × 98/9 × 98 = 3430/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/882 - 3430/882 = 810 - 3430/882 = -2620/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1310/441

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