Answers

Subtract 8/98 from 45/20

1^st number: 2 5/20, 2^nd number: 8/98

45/20 - 8/98 is 425/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   45/20 = 45 × 49/20 × 49 = 2205/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   8/98 = 8 × 10/98 × 10 = 80/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/980 - 80/980 = 2205 - 80/980 = 2125/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 425/196
6. In mixed form: 233/196

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