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Subtract 9/98 from 18/25

18/25 - 9/98 is 1539/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    18/25 = 18 × 98/25 × 98 = 1764/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    9/98 = 9 × 25/98 × 25 = 225/2450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1764/2450 - 225/2450 = 1764 - 225/2450 = 1539/2450

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