Answers

Subtract 8/63 from 98/96

1^st number: 1 2/96, 2^nd number: 8/63

98/96 - 8/63 is 901/1008.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   98/96 = 98 × 21/96 × 21 = 2058/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   8/63 = 8 × 32/63 × 32 = 256/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/2016 - 256/2016 = 2058 - 256/2016 = 1802/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 901/1008

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