Answers

Subtract 40/63 from 98/48

1^st number: 2 2/48, 2^nd number: 40/63

98/48 - 40/63 is 709/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   98/48 = 98 × 21/48 × 21 = 2058/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   40/63 = 40 × 16/63 × 16 = 640/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/1008 - 640/1008 = 2058 - 640/1008 = 1418/1008
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 709/504
6. In mixed form: 1205/504

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