Answers

Subtract 56/98 from 45/10

1^st number: 4 5/10, 2^nd number: 56/98

45/10 - 56/98 is 55/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   45/10 = 45 × 49/10 × 49 = 2205/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   56/98 = 56 × 5/98 × 5 = 280/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/490 - 280/490 = 2205 - 280/490 = 1925/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/14
6. In mixed form: 313/14

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