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Subtract 98/45 from 3/5

1^st number: 3/5, 2^nd number: 2 8/45

3/5 - 98/45 is -71/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   3/5 = 3 × 9/5 × 9 = 27/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   98/45 = 98 × 1/45 × 1 = 98/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/45 - 98/45 = 27 - 98/45 = -71/45

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