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Subtract 3/63 from 98/35

1^st number: 2 28/35, 2^nd number: 3/63

98/35 - 3/63 is 289/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   98/35 = 98 × 9/35 × 9 = 882/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   3/63 = 3 × 5/63 × 5 = 15/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/315 - 15/315 = 882 - 15/315 = 867/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 289/105
6. In mixed form: 279/105

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