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Subtract 56/49 from 45/98

1st number: 45/98, 2nd number: 1 7/49

45/98 - 56/49 is -67/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    45/98 = 45 × 1/98 × 1 = 45/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    56/49 = 56 × 2/49 × 2 = 112/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/98 - 112/98 = 45 - 112/98 = -67/98

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