Answers

Subtract 56/10 from 18/98

1^st number: 18/98, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

18/98 - 56/10 is -1327/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 10 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   18/98 = 18 × 5/98 × 5 = 90/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   56/10 = 56 × 49/10 × 49 = 2744/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/490 - 2744/490 = 90 - 2744/490 = -2654/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1327/245

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