Answers

Subtract 45/98 from 56/4

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 45/98

56/4 - 45/98 is 1327/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   56/4 = 56 × 49/4 × 49 = 2744/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   45/98 = 45 × 2/98 × 2 = 90/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2744/196 - 90/196 = 2744 - 90/196 = 2654/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1327/98
6. In mixed form: 1353/98

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