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Subtract 5/56 from 14/98

14/98 - 5/56 is 3/56.

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,
   14/98 = 14 × 4/98 × 4 = 56/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   5/56 = 5 × 7/56 × 7 = 35/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/392 - 35/392 = 56 - 35/392 = 21/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/56

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