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Subtract 5/45 from 98/25

1^st number: 3 23/25, 2^nd number: 5/45

98/25 - 5/45 is 857/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   98/25 = 98 × 9/25 × 9 = 882/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   5/45 = 5 × 5/45 × 5 = 25/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/225 - 25/225 = 882 - 25/225 = 857/225
5. In mixed form: 3182/225

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