Answers

Subtract 90/45 from 35/98

1^st number: 35/98, 2^nd number: 2 0/45

35/98 - 90/45 is -23/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   35/98 = 35 × 45/98 × 45 = 1575/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   90/45 = 90 × 98/45 × 98 = 8820/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/4410 - 8820/4410 = 1575 - 8820/4410 = -7245/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/14

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