Answers

Subtract 63/18 from 28/98

1^st number: 28/98, 2^nd number: 3 9/18

28/98 - 63/18 is -45/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   28/98 = 28 × 9/98 × 9 = 252/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   63/18 = 63 × 49/18 × 49 = 3087/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/882 - 3087/882 = 252 - 3087/882 = -2835/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/14

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