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Subtract 63/98 from 54/56

54/56 - 63/98 is 9/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   54/56 = 54 × 7/56 × 7 = 378/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   63/98 = 63 × 4/98 × 4 = 252/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/392 - 252/392 = 378 - 252/392 = 126/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/28

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