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Subtract 5/36 from 98/25

1^st number: 3 23/25, 2^nd number: 5/36

98/25 - 5/36 is 3403/900.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   98/25 = 98 × 36/25 × 36 = 3528/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   5/36 = 5 × 25/36 × 25 = 125/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/900 - 125/900 = 3528 - 125/900 = 3403/900
5. In mixed form: 3703/900

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