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Subtract 8/63 from 98/48

1^st number: 2 2/48, 2^nd number: 8/63

98/48 - 8/63 is 965/504.

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,
   8/63 = 8 × 16/63 × 16 = 128/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/1008 - 128/1008 = 2058 - 128/1008 = 1930/1008
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 965/504
6. In mixed form: 1461/504

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