Answers

Subtract 70/80 from 98/45

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 70/80

98/45 - 70/80 is 469/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   98/45 = 98 × 16/45 × 16 = 1568/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   70/80 = 70 × 9/80 × 9 = 630/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/720 - 630/720 = 1568 - 630/720 = 938/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 469/360
6. In mixed form: 1109/360

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