Answers

Subtract 45/14 from 5/98

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 3 3/14

5/98 - 45/14 is -155/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   5/98 = 5 × 1/98 × 1 = 5/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   45/14 = 45 × 7/14 × 7 = 315/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/98 - 315/98 = 5 - 315/98 = -310/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/49

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