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Subtract 5/45 from 98/96

1^st number: 1 2/96, 2^nd number: 5/45

98/96 - 5/45 is 131/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   98/96 = 98 × 15/96 × 15 = 1470/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   5/45 = 5 × 32/45 × 32 = 160/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/1440 - 160/1440 = 1470 - 160/1440 = 1310/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/144

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