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Subtract 14/96 from 98/63

1^st number: 1 35/63, 2^nd number: 14/96

98/63 - 14/96 is 203/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   98/63 = 98 × 32/63 × 32 = 3136/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   14/96 = 14 × 21/96 × 21 = 294/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/2016 - 294/2016 = 3136 - 294/2016 = 2842/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/144
6. In mixed form: 159/144

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