Answers

Subtract 56/98 from 75/84

75/84 - 56/98 is 9/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   75/84 = 75 × 7/84 × 7 = 525/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   56/98 = 56 × 6/98 × 6 = 336/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/588 - 336/588 = 525 - 336/588 = 189/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/28

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