Answers

Subtract 98/45 from 25/54

1^st number: 25/54, 2^nd number: 2 8/45

25/54 - 98/45 is -463/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   25/54 = 25 × 5/54 × 5 = 125/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   98/45 = 98 × 6/45 × 6 = 588/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/270 - 588/270 = 125 - 588/270 = -463/270

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