Answers

Subtract 70/45 from 98/9

1^st number: 10 8/9, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

98/9 - 70/45 is 28/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   98/9 = 98 × 5/9 × 5 = 490/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   70/45 = 70 × 1/45 × 1 = 70/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/45 - 70/45 = 490 - 70/45 = 420/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/3
6. In mixed form: 91/3

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