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Subtract 49/64 from 98/18

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 49/64

98/18 - 49/64 is 2695/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
   98/18 = 98 × 32/18 × 32 = 3136/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   49/64 = 49 × 9/64 × 9 = 441/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/576 - 441/576 = 3136 - 441/576 = 2695/576
5. In mixed form: 4391/576

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