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Subtract 45/98 from 16/4

1^st number: 4 0/4, 2^nd number: 45/98

16/4 - 45/98 is 347/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   16/4 = 16 × 49/4 × 49 = 784/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   45/98 = 45 × 2/98 × 2 = 90/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/196 - 90/196 = 784 - 90/196 = 694/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 347/98
6. In mixed form: 353/98

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