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Subtract 25/98 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 25/98

8/5 - 25/98 is 659/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   8/5 = 8 × 98/5 × 98 = 784/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   25/98 = 25 × 5/98 × 5 = 125/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/490 - 125/490 = 784 - 125/490 = 659/490
5. In mixed form: 1169/490

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