Answers

Subtract 98/54 from 56/72

1^st number: 56/72, 2^nd number: 1 44/54

56/72 - 98/54 is -28/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   56/72 = 56 × 3/72 × 3 = 168/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   98/54 = 98 × 4/54 × 4 = 392/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/216 - 392/216 = 168 - 392/216 = -224/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/27

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