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Subtract 98/63 from 75/16

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 1 35/63

75/16 - 98/63 is 451/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
   75/16 = 75 × 63/16 × 63 = 4725/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   98/63 = 98 × 16/63 × 16 = 1568/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4725/1008 - 1568/1008 = 4725 - 1568/1008 = 3157/1008
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 451/144
6. In mixed form: 319/144

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