Answers

Subtract 35/81 from 56/98

56/98 - 35/81 is 79/567.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
   56/98 = 56 × 81/98 × 81 = 4536/7938
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
   35/81 = 35 × 98/81 × 98 = 3430/7938
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4536/7938 - 3430/7938 = 4536 - 3430/7938 = 1106/7938
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/567

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