Answers

Subtract 45/98 from 90/5

1^st number: 18 0/5, 2^nd number: 45/98

90/5 - 45/98 is 1719/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   90/5 = 90 × 98/5 × 98 = 8820/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   45/98 = 45 × 5/98 × 5 = 225/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8820/490 - 225/490 = 8820 - 225/490 = 8595/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1719/98
6. In mixed form: 1753/98

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