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Subtract 15/63 from 98/25

1^st number: 3 23/25, 2^nd number: 15/63

98/25 - 15/63 is 1933/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
   98/25 = 98 × 63/25 × 63 = 6174/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   15/63 = 15 × 25/63 × 25 = 375/1575
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6174/1575 - 375/1575 = 6174 - 375/1575 = 5799/1575
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1933/525
6. In mixed form: 3358/525

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