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Subtract 3/8 from 63/98

63/98 - 3/8 is 15/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   63/98 = 63 × 4/98 × 4 = 252/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   3/8 = 3 × 49/8 × 49 = 147/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/392 - 147/392 = 252 - 147/392 = 105/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/56

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