Answers

Subtract 8/98 from 70/45

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 8/98

70/45 - 8/98 is 650/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   70/45 = 70 × 98/45 × 98 = 6860/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   8/98 = 8 × 45/98 × 45 = 360/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6860/4410 - 360/4410 = 6860 - 360/4410 = 6500/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 650/441
6. In mixed form: 1209/441

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