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Subtract 98/45 from 5/6

1st number: 5/6, 2nd number: 2 8/45

5/6 - 98/45 is -121/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    5/6 = 5 × 15/6 × 15 = 75/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    98/45 = 98 × 2/45 × 2 = 196/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/90 - 196/90 = 75 - 196/90 = -121/90

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