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Subtract 5/18 from 98/25

1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 5/18

98/25 - 5/18 is 1639/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    98/25 = 98 × 18/25 × 18 = 1764/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1764/450 - 125/450 = 1764 - 125/450 = 1639/450
  5. In mixed form: 3289/450

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