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Subtract 14/80 from 98/63

1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 14/80

98/63 - 14/80 is 497/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    98/63 = 98 × 80/63 × 80 = 7840/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    14/80 = 14 × 63/80 × 63 = 882/5040
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7840/5040 - 882/5040 = 7840 - 882/5040 = 6958/5040
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 497/360
  6. In mixed form: 1137/360

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