Answers

Subtract 49/45 from 98/2

1^st number: 49 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

98/2 - 49/45 is 2156/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
   98/2 = 98 × 45/2 × 45 = 4410/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4410/90 - 98/90 = 4410 - 98/90 = 4312/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2156/45
6. In mixed form: 4741/45

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