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Subtract 10/25 from 98/9

1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 10/25

98/9 - 10/25 is 472/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    98/9 = 98 × 25/9 × 25 = 2450/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    10/25 = 10 × 9/25 × 9 = 90/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2450/225 - 90/225 = 2450 - 90/225 = 2360/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 472/45
  6. In mixed form: 1022/45

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