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Subtract 18/98 from 90/56

1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 18/98

90/56 - 18/98 is 279/196.

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,
    90/56 = 90 × 7/56 × 7 = 630/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    18/98 = 18 × 4/98 × 4 = 72/392
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/392 - 72/392 = 630 - 72/392 = 558/392
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 279/196
  6. In mixed form: 183/196

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