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Subtract 45/98 from 20/9

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 45/98

20/9 - 45/98 is 1555/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    20/9 = 20 × 98/9 × 98 = 1960/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    45/98 = 45 × 9/98 × 9 = 405/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1960/882 - 405/882 = 1960 - 405/882 = 1555/882
  5. In mixed form: 1673/882

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