Answers

Subtract 56/98 from 75/4

1^st number: 18 3/4, 2^nd number: 56/98

75/4 - 56/98 is 509/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   75/4 = 75 × 49/4 × 49 = 3675/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   56/98 = 56 × 2/98 × 2 = 112/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3675/196 - 112/196 = 3675 - 112/196 = 3563/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 509/28
6. In mixed form: 185/28

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