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Subtract 10/56 from 21/98

21/98 - 10/56 is 1/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   21/98 = 21 × 4/98 × 4 = 84/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   10/56 = 10 × 7/56 × 7 = 70/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/392 - 70/392 = 84 - 70/392 = 14/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/28

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