Answers

Subtract 75/63 from 98/16

1^st number: 6 2/16, 2^nd number: 1 12/63

98/16 - 75/63 is 829/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
   98/16 = 98 × 63/16 × 63 = 6174/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   75/63 = 75 × 16/63 × 16 = 1200/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6174/1008 - 1200/1008 = 6174 - 1200/1008 = 4974/1008
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 829/168
6. In mixed form: 4157/168

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