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Subtract 63/98 from 60/25

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 63/98

60/25 - 63/98 is 123/70.

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,
   60/25 = 60 × 98/25 × 98 = 5880/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   63/98 = 63 × 25/98 × 25 = 1575/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5880/2450 - 1575/2450 = 5880 - 1575/2450 = 4305/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/70
6. In mixed form: 153/70

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