Answers

Subtract 98/56 from 3/80

1^st number: 3/80, 2^nd number: 1 42/56

3/80 - 98/56 is -137/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   98/56 = 98 × 10/56 × 10 = 980/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/560 - 980/560 = 21 - 980/560 = -959/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/80

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