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Subtract 98/8 from 1/56

1^st number: 1/56, 2^nd number: 12 2/8

1/56 - 98/8 is -685/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   1/56 = 1 × 1/56 × 1 = 1/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   98/8 = 98 × 7/8 × 7 = 686/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/56 - 686/56 = 1 - 686/56 = -685/56

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