Answers

Subtract 25/36 from 98/18

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 25/36

98/18 - 25/36 is 19/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   98/18 = 98 × 2/18 × 2 = 196/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   25/36 = 25 × 1/36 × 1 = 25/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/36 - 25/36 = 196 - 25/36 = 171/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
6. In mixed form: 43/4

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