Answers

Subtract 98/80 from 32/56

1^st number: 32/56, 2^nd number: 1 18/80

32/56 - 98/80 is -183/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   32/56 = 32 × 10/56 × 10 = 320/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   98/80 = 98 × 7/80 × 7 = 686/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/560 - 686/560 = 320 - 686/560 = -366/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -183/280

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