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Subtract 98/64 from 80/28

1^st number: 2 24/28, 2^nd number: 1 34/64

80/28 - 98/64 is 297/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
   80/28 = 80 × 16/28 × 16 = 1280/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   98/64 = 98 × 7/64 × 7 = 686/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1280/448 - 686/448 = 1280 - 686/448 = 594/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 297/224
6. In mixed form: 173/224

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