Answers

Subtract 2/18 from 98/75

1^st number: 1 23/75, 2^nd number: 2/18

98/75 - 2/18 is 269/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   98/75 = 98 × 6/75 × 6 = 588/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/450 - 50/450 = 588 - 50/450 = 538/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 269/225
6. In mixed form: 144/225

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