Answers

Subtract 36/98 from 56/20

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 36/98

56/20 - 36/98 is 596/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   56/20 = 56 × 49/20 × 49 = 2744/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   36/98 = 36 × 10/98 × 10 = 360/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2744/980 - 360/980 = 2744 - 360/980 = 2384/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 596/245
6. In mixed form: 2106/245

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