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Subtract 8/6 from 25/98

1^st number: 25/98, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

25/98 - 8/6 is -317/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 6 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   25/98 = 25 × 3/98 × 3 = 75/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
   8/6 = 8 × 49/6 × 49 = 392/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/294 - 392/294 = 75 - 392/294 = -317/294

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