Answers

Subtract 45/63 from 98/8

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 45/63

98/8 - 45/63 is 323/28.

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,
   45/63 = 45 × 8/63 × 8 = 360/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6174/504 - 360/504 = 6174 - 360/504 = 5814/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 323/28
6. In mixed form: 1115/28

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