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Subtract 25/98 from 5/3

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 25/98

5/3 - 25/98 is 415/294.

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,
   5/3 = 5 × 98/3 × 98 = 490/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   25/98 = 25 × 3/98 × 3 = 75/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/294 - 75/294 = 490 - 75/294 = 415/294
5. In mixed form: 1121/294

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