Answers

Subtract 30/45 from 98/54

1^st number: 1 44/54, 2^nd number: 30/45

98/54 - 30/45 is 31/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   98/54 = 98 × 5/54 × 5 = 490/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   30/45 = 30 × 6/45 × 6 = 180/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/270 - 180/270 = 490 - 180/270 = 310/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/27
6. In mixed form: 14/27

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