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Subtract 98/45 from 3/10

1st number: 3/10, 2nd number: 2 8/45

3/10 - 98/45 is -169/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    3/10 = 3 × 9/10 × 9 = 27/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    98/45 = 98 × 2/45 × 2 = 196/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/90 - 196/90 = 27 - 196/90 = -169/90

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