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Subtract 98/63 from 70/12

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 1 35/63

70/12 - 98/63 is 77/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    70/12 = 70 × 21/12 × 21 = 1470/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    98/63 = 98 × 4/63 × 4 = 392/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/252 - 392/252 = 1470 - 392/252 = 1078/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/18
  6. In mixed form: 45/18

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