Answers

Subtract 49/80 from 98/9

1^st number: 10 8/9, 2^nd number: 49/80

98/9 - 49/80 is 7399/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
   98/9 = 98 × 80/9 × 80 = 7840/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   49/80 = 49 × 9/80 × 9 = 441/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7840/720 - 441/720 = 7840 - 441/720 = 7399/720
5. In mixed form: 10199/720

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