Answers

Subtract 49/9 from 98/5

1^st number: 19 3/5, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

98/5 - 49/9 is 637/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   98/5 = 98 × 9/5 × 9 = 882/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   49/9 = 49 × 5/9 × 5 = 245/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/45 - 245/45 = 882 - 245/45 = 637/45
5. In mixed form: 147/45

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