Answers

Subtract 8/63 from 98/64

1^st number: 1 34/64, 2^nd number: 8/63

98/64 - 8/63 is 2831/2016.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
   98/64 = 98 × 63/64 × 63 = 6174/4032
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
   8/63 = 8 × 64/63 × 64 = 512/4032
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6174/4032 - 512/4032 = 6174 - 512/4032 = 5662/4032
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2831/2016
6. In mixed form: 1815/2016

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