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Subtract 10/45 from 98/48

1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 10/45

98/48 - 10/45 is 131/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    98/48 = 98 × 15/48 × 15 = 1470/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    10/45 = 10 × 16/45 × 16 = 160/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/720 - 160/720 = 1470 - 160/720 = 1310/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/72
  6. In mixed form: 159/72

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