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Subtract 54/98 from 9/56

9/56 - 54/98 is -153/392.

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,
    9/56 = 9 × 7/56 × 7 = 63/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    54/98 = 54 × 4/98 × 4 = 216/392
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    63/392 - 216/392 = 63 - 216/392 = -153/392

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