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Subtract 98/64 from 16/56

1^st number: 16/56, 2^nd number: 1 34/64

16/56 - 98/64 is -279/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
   16/56 = 16 × 8/56 × 8 = 128/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   98/64 = 98 × 7/64 × 7 = 686/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/448 - 686/448 = 128 - 686/448 = -558/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -279/224

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