Answers

Subtract 98/25 from 54/15

1^st number: 3 9/15, 2^nd number: 3 23/25

54/15 - 98/25 is -8/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   54/15 = 54 × 5/15 × 5 = 270/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   98/25 = 98 × 3/25 × 3 = 294/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/75 - 294/75 = 270 - 294/75 = -24/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/25

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