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Subtract 63/98 from 36/32

1^st number: 1 4/32, 2^nd number: 63/98

36/32 - 63/98 is 27/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   36/32 = 36 × 49/32 × 49 = 1764/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   63/98 = 63 × 16/98 × 16 = 1008/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/1568 - 1008/1568 = 1764 - 1008/1568 = 756/1568
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/56

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