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Subtract 98/45 from 3/35

1^st number: 3/35, 2^nd number: 2 8/45

3/35 - 98/45 is -659/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   3/35 = 3 × 9/35 × 9 = 27/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   98/45 = 98 × 7/45 × 7 = 686/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/315 - 686/315 = 27 - 686/315 = -659/315

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