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Subtract 2/49 from 98/90

1^st number: 1 8/90, 2^nd number: 2/49

98/90 - 2/49 is 2311/2205.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 49 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 49 × 90 = 4410,
   2/49 = 2 × 90/49 × 90 = 180/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4802/4410 - 180/4410 = 4802 - 180/4410 = 4622/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2311/2205
6. In mixed form: 1106/2205

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