Answers

Subtract 25/90 from 98/8

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 25/90

98/8 - 25/90 is 431/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   98/8 = 98 × 45/8 × 45 = 4410/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   25/90 = 25 × 4/90 × 4 = 100/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4410/360 - 100/360 = 4410 - 100/360 = 4310/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 431/36
6. In mixed form: 1135/36

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