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Subtract 9/98 from 64/36

1^st number: 1 28/36, 2^nd number: 9/98

64/36 - 9/98 is 1487/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   64/36 = 64 × 49/36 × 49 = 3136/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   9/98 = 9 × 18/98 × 18 = 162/1764
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/1764 - 162/1764 = 3136 - 162/1764 = 2974/1764
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1487/882
6. In mixed form: 1605/882

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