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Subtract 25/98 from 45/3

1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 25/98

45/3 - 25/98 is 1445/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    45/3 = 45 × 98/3 × 98 = 4410/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    25/98 = 25 × 3/98 × 3 = 75/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4410/294 - 75/294 = 4410 - 75/294 = 4335/294
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1445/98
  6. In mixed form: 1473/98

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