Subtract 6/49 from 98/45, Solve 2 8/45

Subtract 6/49 from 98/45

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 6/49

98/45 - 6/49 is 4532/2205.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
98/45 = 98 × 49/45 × 49 = 4802/2205
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
6/49 = 6 × 45/49 × 45 = 270/2205
Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/2205 - 270/2205 = 4802 - 270/2205 = 4532/2205
In mixed form: 2122/2205

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