Solve the Subtraction Problem: 98 - 45 = ?

To solve the problem 98 - 45, we'll apply a step-by-step subtraction method:

First, align the numbers:

   98
- 45
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Now, subtract starting from the rightmost digits (ones place):

• Subtract the ones place: 8 - 5 = 3
• Subtract the tens place: 9 - 4 = 5

Therefore, the total difference is 53.

Thus, the solution to the problem is $53$.