Answers

Subtract 98/63 from 30/56

1^st number: 30/56, 2^nd number: 1 35/63

30/56 - 98/63 is -257/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   30/56 = 30 × 9/56 × 9 = 270/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   98/63 = 98 × 8/63 × 8 = 784/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/504 - 784/504 = 270 - 784/504 = -514/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -257/252

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