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Subtract 80/98 from 60/63

60/63 - 80/98 is 20/147.

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,
   60/63 = 60 × 14/63 × 14 = 840/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   80/98 = 80 × 9/98 × 9 = 720/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/882 - 720/882 = 840 - 720/882 = 120/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/147

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