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Subtract 20/98 from 75/56

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 20/98

75/56 - 20/98 is 445/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   75/56 = 75 × 7/56 × 7 = 525/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   20/98 = 20 × 4/98 × 4 = 80/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/392 - 80/392 = 525 - 80/392 = 445/392
5. In mixed form: 153/392

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