Answers

Subtract 14/98 from 98/90

1^st number: 1 8/90, 2^nd number: 14/98

98/90 - 14/98 is 298/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
   98/90 = 98 × 49/90 × 49 = 4802/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   14/98 = 14 × 45/98 × 45 = 630/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4802/4410 - 630/4410 = 4802 - 630/4410 = 4172/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 298/315

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