Answers

Subtract 25/36 from 98/45

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 25/36

98/45 - 25/36 is 89/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   98/45 = 98 × 4/45 × 4 = 392/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/180 - 125/180 = 392 - 125/180 = 267/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/60
6. In mixed form: 129/60

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