Answers

Subtract 56/40 from 98/16

1^st number: 6 2/16, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

98/16 - 56/40 is 189/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   98/16 = 98 × 5/16 × 5 = 490/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   56/40 = 56 × 2/40 × 2 = 112/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/80 - 112/80 = 490 - 112/80 = 378/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/40
6. In mixed form: 429/40

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