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Subtract 16/63 from 98/8

1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 16/63

98/8 - 16/63 is 3023/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    98/8 = 98 × 63/8 × 63 = 6174/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    16/63 = 16 × 8/63 × 8 = 128/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6174/504 - 128/504 = 6174 - 128/504 = 6046/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3023/252
  6. In mixed form: 11251/252

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