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Subtract 63/98 from 2/3

2/3 - 63/98 is 1/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
   2/3 = 2 × 98/3 × 98 = 196/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   63/98 = 63 × 3/98 × 3 = 189/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/294 - 189/294 = 196 - 189/294 = 7/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/42

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