Answers

Subtract 45/98 from 56/12

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 45/98

56/12 - 45/98 is 1237/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   56/12 = 56 × 49/12 × 49 = 2744/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   45/98 = 45 × 6/98 × 6 = 270/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2744/588 - 270/588 = 2744 - 270/588 = 2474/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1237/294
6. In mixed form: 461/294

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