Answers

Subtract 4/56 from 98/18

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 4/56

98/18 - 4/56 is 677/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   98/18 = 98 × 28/18 × 28 = 2744/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   4/56 = 4 × 9/56 × 9 = 36/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2744/504 - 36/504 = 2744 - 36/504 = 2708/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 677/126
6. In mixed form: 547/126

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