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Subtract 56/45 from 1/98

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

1/98 - 56/45 is -5443/4410.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   1/98 = 1 × 45/98 × 45 = 45/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   56/45 = 56 × 98/45 × 98 = 5488/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/4410 - 5488/4410 = 45 - 5488/4410 = -5443/4410

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