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Subtract 98/50 from 98/90

1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 1 48/50

98/90 - 98/50 is -196/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    98/90 = 98 × 5/90 × 5 = 490/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    98/50 = 98 × 9/50 × 9 = 882/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/450 - 882/450 = 490 - 882/450 = -392/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -196/225

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