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Subtract 7/64 from 98/36

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 7/64

98/36 - 7/64 is 1505/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 64 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
   98/36 = 98 × 16/36 × 16 = 1568/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   7/64 = 7 × 9/64 × 9 = 63/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/576 - 63/576 = 1568 - 63/576 = 1505/576
5. In mixed form: 2353/576

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