Answers

Subtract 24/63 from 98/8

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 24/63

98/8 - 24/63 is 997/84.

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,
   24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6174/504 - 192/504 = 6174 - 192/504 = 5982/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 997/84
6. In mixed form: 1173/84

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