Answers

Subtract 63/98 from 54/25

1^st number: 2 4/25, 2^nd number: 63/98

54/25 - 63/98 is 531/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
   54/25 = 54 × 98/25 × 98 = 5292/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   63/98 = 63 × 25/98 × 25 = 1575/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5292/2450 - 1575/2450 = 5292 - 1575/2450 = 3717/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 531/350
6. In mixed form: 1181/350

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