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Subtract 98/45 from 5/36

1^st number: 5/36, 2^nd number: 2 8/45

5/36 - 98/45 is -367/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   98/45 = 98 × 4/45 × 4 = 392/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/180 - 392/180 = 25 - 392/180 = -367/180

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