Answers

Subtract 98/10 from 56/16

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 9 8/10

56/16 - 98/10 is -63/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   56/16 = 56 × 5/16 × 5 = 280/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   98/10 = 98 × 8/10 × 8 = 784/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/80 - 784/80 = 280 - 784/80 = -504/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/10

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