Answers

Subtract 98/16 from 48/56

1^st number: 48/56, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

48/56 - 98/16 is -295/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   48/56 = 48 × 2/56 × 2 = 96/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   98/16 = 98 × 7/16 × 7 = 686/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/112 - 686/112 = 96 - 686/112 = -590/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -295/56

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