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Subtract 49/64 from 98/30

1^st number: 3 8/30, 2^nd number: 49/64

98/30 - 49/64 is 2401/960.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
   98/30 = 98 × 32/30 × 32 = 3136/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   49/64 = 49 × 15/64 × 15 = 735/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/960 - 735/960 = 3136 - 735/960 = 2401/960
5. In mixed form: 2481/960

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