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Subtract 98/45 from 9/30

1^st number: 9/30, 2^nd number: 2 8/45

9/30 - 98/45 is -169/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   98/45 = 98 × 2/45 × 2 = 196/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/90 - 196/90 = 27 - 196/90 = -169/90

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