Answers

Subtract 54/98 from 90/56

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 54/98

90/56 - 54/98 is 207/196.

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,
   54/98 = 54 × 4/98 × 4 = 216/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/392 - 216/392 = 630 - 216/392 = 414/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 207/196
6. In mixed form: 111/196

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