Answers

Subtract 98/63 from 25/12

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 1 35/63

25/12 - 98/63 is 19/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   25/12 = 25 × 21/12 × 21 = 525/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   98/63 = 98 × 4/63 × 4 = 392/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/252 - 392/252 = 525 - 392/252 = 133/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/36

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