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Subtract 98/63 from 90/24

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 35/63

90/24 - 98/63 is 79/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   90/24 = 90 × 21/24 × 21 = 1890/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   98/63 = 98 × 8/63 × 8 = 784/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/504 - 784/504 = 1890 - 784/504 = 1106/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/36
6. In mixed form: 27/36

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