Answers

Subtract 20/25 from 98/45

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 20/25

98/45 - 20/25 is 62/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 25 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 25 × 9 = 225,
   20/25 = 20 × 9/25 × 9 = 180/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/225 - 180/225 = 490 - 180/225 = 310/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/45
6. In mixed form: 117/45

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