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Subtract 98/63 from 60/12

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 35/63

60/12 - 98/63 is 31/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   60/12 = 60 × 21/12 × 21 = 1260/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   98/63 = 98 × 4/63 × 4 = 392/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/252 - 392/252 = 1260 - 392/252 = 868/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/9
6. In mixed form: 34/9

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