Answers

Subtract 98/40 from 8/56

1^st number: 8/56, 2^nd number: 2 18/40

8/56 - 98/40 is -323/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   98/40 = 98 × 7/40 × 7 = 686/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/280 - 686/280 = 40 - 686/280 = -646/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -323/140

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