Answers

Subtract 49/98 from 45/4

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 49/98

45/4 - 49/98 is 43/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   45/4 = 45 × 49/4 × 49 = 2205/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   49/98 = 49 × 2/98 × 2 = 98/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/196 - 98/196 = 2205 - 98/196 = 2107/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/4
6. In mixed form: 103/4

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