Answers

Subtract 63/56 from 25/98

1^st number: 25/98, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

25/98 - 63/56 is -341/392.

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,
   25/98 = 25 × 4/98 × 4 = 100/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   63/56 = 63 × 7/56 × 7 = 441/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/392 - 441/392 = 100 - 441/392 = -341/392

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