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Subtract 27/98 from 63/72

63/72 - 27/98 is 235/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   63/72 = 63 × 49/72 × 49 = 3087/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
   27/98 = 27 × 36/98 × 36 = 972/3528
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/3528 - 972/3528 = 3087 - 972/3528 = 2115/3528
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/392

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