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Subtract 49/64 from 98/84

1^st number: 1 14/84, 2^nd number: 49/64

98/84 - 49/64 is 77/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
   98/84 = 98 × 16/84 × 16 = 1568/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   49/64 = 49 × 21/64 × 21 = 1029/1344
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/1344 - 1029/1344 = 1568 - 1029/1344 = 539/1344
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/192

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