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Subtract 28/63 from 98/21

1^st number: 4 14/21, 2^nd number: 28/63

98/21 - 28/63 is 38/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
   98/21 = 98 × 3/21 × 3 = 294/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   28/63 = 28 × 1/63 × 1 = 28/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/63 - 28/63 = 294 - 28/63 = 266/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/9
6. In mixed form: 42/9

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