Answers

Subtract 7/5 from 98/45

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 1 2/5

98/45 - 7/5 is 7/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   98/45 = 98 × 1/45 × 1 = 98/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   7/5 = 7 × 9/5 × 9 = 63/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/45 - 63/45 = 98 - 63/45 = 35/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9

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