Answers

Subtract 42/64 from 56/98

56/98 - 42/64 is -19/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
   56/98 = 56 × 32/98 × 32 = 1792/3136
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
   42/64 = 42 × 49/64 × 49 = 2058/3136
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1792/3136 - 2058/3136 = 1792 - 2058/3136 = -266/3136
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/224

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