Answers

Subtract 10/90 from 98/49

1^st number: 2 0/49, 2^nd number: 10/90

98/49 - 10/90 is 17/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
   98/49 = 98 × 90/49 × 90 = 8820/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
   10/90 = 10 × 49/90 × 49 = 490/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8820/4410 - 490/4410 = 8820 - 490/4410 = 8330/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/9
6. In mixed form: 18/9

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