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Subtract 7/64 from 98/42

1^st number: 2 14/42, 2^nd number: 7/64

98/42 - 7/64 is 427/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
   98/42 = 98 × 32/42 × 32 = 3136/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   7/64 = 7 × 21/64 × 21 = 147/1344
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/1344 - 147/1344 = 3136 - 147/1344 = 2989/1344
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 427/192
6. In mixed form: 243/192

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