Answers

Subtract 48/63 from 98/8

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 48/63

98/8 - 48/63 is 965/84.

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,
   48/63 = 48 × 8/63 × 8 = 384/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6174/504 - 384/504 = 6174 - 384/504 = 5790/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 965/84
6. In mixed form: 1141/84

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