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Subtract 8/98 from 45/70

45/70 - 8/98 is 55/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   45/70 = 45 × 7/70 × 7 = 315/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   8/98 = 8 × 5/98 × 5 = 40/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/490 - 40/490 = 315 - 40/490 = 275/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/98

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