Answers

Subtract 98/64 from 5/63

1^st number: 5/63, 2^nd number: 1 34/64

5/63 - 98/64 is -2927/2016.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
   5/63 = 5 × 64/63 × 64 = 320/4032
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
   98/64 = 98 × 63/64 × 63 = 6174/4032
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/4032 - 6174/4032 = 320 - 6174/4032 = -5854/4032
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2927/2016

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