Answers

Subtract 25/54 from 98/45

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 25/54

98/45 - 25/54 is 463/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   98/45 = 98 × 6/45 × 6 = 588/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   25/54 = 25 × 5/54 × 5 = 125/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/270 - 125/270 = 588 - 125/270 = 463/270
5. In mixed form: 1193/270

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