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Subtract 25/98 from 63/9

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 25/98

63/9 - 25/98 is 661/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    63/9 = 63 × 98/9 × 98 = 6174/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    25/98 = 25 × 9/98 × 9 = 225/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6174/882 - 225/882 = 6174 - 225/882 = 5949/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 661/98
  6. In mixed form: 673/98

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