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Subtract 63/98 from 42/5

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 63/98

42/5 - 63/98 is 543/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   42/5 = 42 × 98/5 × 98 = 4116/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   63/98 = 63 × 5/98 × 5 = 315/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4116/490 - 315/490 = 4116 - 315/490 = 3801/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 543/70
6. In mixed form: 753/70

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