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Subtract 25/90 from 98/48

1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 25/90

98/48 - 25/90 is 127/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 90 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    98/48 = 98 × 15/48 × 15 = 1470/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    25/90 = 25 × 8/90 × 8 = 200/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/720 - 200/720 = 1470 - 200/720 = 1270/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/72
  6. In mixed form: 155/72

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