Answers

Subtract 40/60 from 98/45

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 40/60

98/45 - 40/60 is 68/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
   40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/180 - 120/180 = 392 - 120/180 = 272/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/45
6. In mixed form: 123/45

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