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Subtract 63/98 from 81/24

1^st number: 3 9/24, 2^nd number: 63/98

81/24 - 63/98 is 153/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   81/24 = 81 × 49/24 × 49 = 3969/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   63/98 = 63 × 12/98 × 12 = 756/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/1176 - 756/1176 = 3969 - 756/1176 = 3213/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/56
6. In mixed form: 241/56

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