Answers

Subtract 40/98 from 80/45

1^st number: 1 35/45, 2^nd number: 40/98

80/45 - 40/98 is 604/441.

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,
   80/45 = 80 × 98/45 × 98 = 7840/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   40/98 = 40 × 45/98 × 45 = 1800/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7840/4410 - 1800/4410 = 7840 - 1800/4410 = 6040/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 604/441
6. In mixed form: 1163/441

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