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Subtract 3/45 from 98/35

1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 3/45

98/35 - 3/45 is 41/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    98/35 = 98 × 9/35 × 9 = 882/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    3/45 = 3 × 7/45 × 7 = 21/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/315 - 21/315 = 882 - 21/315 = 861/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/15
  6. In mixed form: 211/15

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