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Subtract 25/18 from 30/98

1^st number: 30/98, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

30/98 - 25/18 is -955/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   30/98 = 30 × 9/98 × 9 = 270/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   25/18 = 25 × 49/18 × 49 = 1225/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/882 - 1225/882 = 270 - 1225/882 = -955/882

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