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Subtract 98/63 from 84/2

1^st number: 42 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 35/63

84/2 - 98/63 is 364/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
   84/2 = 84 × 63/2 × 63 = 5292/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   98/63 = 98 × 2/63 × 2 = 196/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5292/126 - 196/126 = 5292 - 196/126 = 5096/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 364/9
6. In mixed form: 404/9

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