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Subtract 40/14 from 63/98

1^st number: 63/98, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

63/98 - 40/14 is -31/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   63/98 = 63 × 1/98 × 1 = 63/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   40/14 = 40 × 7/14 × 7 = 280/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/98 - 280/98 = 63 - 280/98 = -217/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/14

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