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Subtract 18/98 from 81/32

1^st number: 2 17/32, 2^nd number: 18/98

81/32 - 18/98 is 3681/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   81/32 = 81 × 49/32 × 49 = 3969/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   18/98 = 18 × 16/98 × 16 = 288/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/1568 - 288/1568 = 3969 - 288/1568 = 3681/1568
5. In mixed form: 2545/1568

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