Answers

Subtract 8/10 from 98/25

1^st number: 3 23/25, 2^nd number: 8/10

98/25 - 8/10 is 78/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   98/25 = 98 × 2/25 × 2 = 196/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   8/10 = 8 × 5/10 × 5 = 40/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/50 - 40/50 = 196 - 40/50 = 156/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 78/25
6. In mixed form: 33/25

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