Answers

Subtract 4/98 from 84/45

1^st number: 1 39/45, 2^nd number: 4/98

84/45 - 4/98 is 1342/735.

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,
   84/45 = 84 × 98/45 × 98 = 8232/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   4/98 = 4 × 45/98 × 45 = 180/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8232/4410 - 180/4410 = 8232 - 180/4410 = 8052/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1342/735
6. In mixed form: 1607/735

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