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Subtract 63/98 from 27/24

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 63/98

27/24 - 63/98 is 27/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   27/24 = 27 × 49/24 × 49 = 1323/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   63/98 = 63 × 12/98 × 12 = 756/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/1176 - 756/1176 = 1323 - 756/1176 = 567/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/56

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