Answers

Subtract 45/4 from 42/98

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

42/98 - 45/4 is -303/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   42/98 = 42 × 2/98 × 2 = 84/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   45/4 = 45 × 49/4 × 49 = 2205/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/196 - 2205/196 = 84 - 2205/196 = -2121/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -303/28

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