Answers

Subtract 98/56 from 63/20

1^st number: 3 3/20, 2^nd number: 1 42/56

63/20 - 98/56 is 7/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   63/20 = 63 × 14/20 × 14 = 882/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   98/56 = 98 × 5/56 × 5 = 490/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/280 - 490/280 = 882 - 490/280 = 392/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
6. In mixed form: 12/5

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