Answers

Subtract 25/90 from 98/36

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 25/90

98/36 - 25/90 is 22/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   25/90 = 25 × 2/90 × 2 = 50/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/180 - 50/180 = 490 - 50/180 = 440/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/9
6. In mixed form: 24/9

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