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Subtract 1/98 from 98/45

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 1/98

98/45 - 1/98 is 9559/4410.

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,
    98/45 = 98 × 98/45 × 98 = 9604/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    1/98 = 1 × 45/98 × 45 = 45/4410
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9604/4410 - 45/4410 = 9604 - 45/4410 = 9559/4410
  5. In mixed form: 2739/4410

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