Answers

Subtract 98/56 from 75/30

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 1 42/56

75/30 - 98/56 is 3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   75/30 = 75 × 28/30 × 28 = 2100/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   98/56 = 98 × 15/56 × 15 = 1470/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/840 - 1470/840 = 2100 - 1470/840 = 630/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4

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