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Subtract 98/63 from 8/35

1^st number: 8/35, 2^nd number: 1 35/63

8/35 - 98/63 is -418/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   8/35 = 8 × 9/35 × 9 = 72/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   98/63 = 98 × 5/63 × 5 = 490/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/315 - 490/315 = 72 - 490/315 = -418/315

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