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Subtract 9/56 from 98/36

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 9/56

98/36 - 9/56 is 1291/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   98/36 = 98 × 14/36 × 14 = 1372/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   9/56 = 9 × 9/56 × 9 = 81/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1372/504 - 81/504 = 1372 - 81/504 = 1291/504
5. In mixed form: 2283/504

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