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Subtract 4/10 from 98/56

1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 4/10

98/56 - 4/10 is 27/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 10 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    98/56 = 98 × 5/56 × 5 = 490/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    4/10 = 4 × 28/10 × 28 = 112/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/280 - 112/280 = 490 - 112/280 = 378/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
  6. In mixed form: 17/20

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