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Subtract 4/45 from 98/5

1^st number: 19 3/5, 2^nd number: 4/45

98/5 - 4/45 is 878/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   98/5 = 98 × 9/5 × 9 = 882/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/45 - 4/45 = 882 - 4/45 = 878/45
5. In mixed form: 1923/45

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