Answers

Subtract 8/4 from 56/98

1^st number: 56/98, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

56/98 - 8/4 is -10/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   56/98 = 56 × 2/98 × 2 = 112/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   8/4 = 8 × 49/4 × 49 = 392/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/196 - 392/196 = 112 - 392/196 = -280/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/7

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