Answers

Subtract 8/35 from 98/25

1^st number: 3 23/25, 2^nd number: 8/35

98/25 - 8/35 is 646/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   98/25 = 98 × 7/25 × 7 = 686/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   8/35 = 8 × 5/35 × 5 = 40/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/175 - 40/175 = 686 - 40/175 = 646/175
5. In mixed form: 3121/175

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