Answers

Subtract 56/98 from 75/16

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 56/98

75/16 - 56/98 is 461/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   75/16 = 75 × 49/16 × 49 = 3675/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
   56/98 = 56 × 8/98 × 8 = 448/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3675/784 - 448/784 = 3675 - 448/784 = 3227/784
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 461/112
6. In mixed form: 413/112

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