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Subtract 3/42 from 98/63

1^st number: 1 35/63, 2^nd number: 3/42

98/63 - 3/42 is 187/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   98/63 = 98 × 2/63 × 2 = 196/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   3/42 = 3 × 3/42 × 3 = 9/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/126 - 9/126 = 196 - 9/126 = 187/126
5. In mixed form: 161/126

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