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Subtract 10/75 from 98/45

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 10/75

98/45 - 10/75 is 92/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   98/45 = 98 × 5/45 × 5 = 490/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   10/75 = 10 × 3/75 × 3 = 30/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/225 - 30/225 = 490 - 30/225 = 460/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92/45
6. In mixed form: 22/45

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