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Subtract 98/45 from 25/84

1^st number: 25/84, 2^nd number: 2 8/45

25/84 - 98/45 is -2369/1260.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   25/84 = 25 × 15/84 × 15 = 375/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   98/45 = 98 × 28/45 × 28 = 2744/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/1260 - 2744/1260 = 375 - 2744/1260 = -2369/1260

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