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Subtract 4/98 from 45/36

1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 4/98

45/36 - 4/98 is 237/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    45/36 = 45 × 49/36 × 49 = 2205/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    4/98 = 4 × 18/98 × 18 = 72/1764
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/1764 - 72/1764 = 2205 - 72/1764 = 2133/1764
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 237/196
  6. In mixed form: 141/196

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