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Subtract 5/98 from 42/63

42/63 - 5/98 is 181/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
   42/63 = 42 × 14/63 × 14 = 588/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/882 - 45/882 = 588 - 45/882 = 543/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/294

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