Answers

Subtract 98/56 from 32/84

1^st number: 32/84, 2^nd number: 1 42/56

32/84 - 98/56 is -115/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   32/84 = 32 × 2/84 × 2 = 64/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   98/56 = 98 × 3/56 × 3 = 294/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/168 - 294/168 = 64 - 294/168 = -230/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/84

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