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Subtract 63/96 from 98/6

1^st number: 16 2/6, 2^nd number: 63/96

98/6 - 63/96 is 1505/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   98/6 = 98 × 16/6 × 16 = 1568/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/96 - 63/96 = 1568 - 63/96 = 1505/96
5. In mixed form: 1565/96

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