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Subtract 7/63 from 98/12

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 7/63

98/12 - 7/63 is 145/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   98/12 = 98 × 21/12 × 21 = 2058/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   7/63 = 7 × 4/63 × 4 = 28/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/252 - 28/252 = 2058 - 28/252 = 2030/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/18
6. In mixed form: 81/18

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