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Subtract 63/98 from 25/6

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 63/98

25/6 - 63/98 is 74/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    25/6 = 25 × 49/6 × 49 = 1225/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    63/98 = 63 × 3/98 × 3 = 189/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1225/294 - 189/294 = 1225 - 189/294 = 1036/294
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/21
  6. In mixed form: 311/21

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