Answers

Subtract 8/4 from 45/98

1^st number: 45/98, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

45/98 - 8/4 is -151/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   45/98 = 45 × 2/98 × 2 = 90/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   8/4 = 8 × 49/4 × 49 = 392/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/196 - 392/196 = 90 - 392/196 = -302/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/98

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