Answers

Subtract 45/9 from 98/48

1^st number: 2 2/48, 2^nd number: 5 0/9

98/48 - 45/9 is -71/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   98/48 = 98 × 3/48 × 3 = 294/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   45/9 = 45 × 16/9 × 16 = 720/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/144 - 720/144 = 294 - 720/144 = -426/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/24

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