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Subtract 3/98 from 25/16

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 3/98

25/16 - 3/98 is 1201/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   25/16 = 25 × 49/16 × 49 = 1225/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
   3/98 = 3 × 8/98 × 8 = 24/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/784 - 24/784 = 1225 - 24/784 = 1201/784
5. In mixed form: 1417/784

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