Answers

Subtract 98/96 from 40/56

1^st number: 40/56, 2^nd number: 1 2/96

40/56 - 98/96 is -103/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
   40/56 = 40 × 12/56 × 12 = 480/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   98/96 = 98 × 7/96 × 7 = 686/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/672 - 686/672 = 480 - 686/672 = -206/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/336

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