Answers

Subtract 70/50 from 98/56

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

98/56 - 70/50 is 7/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   98/56 = 98 × 25/56 × 25 = 2450/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   70/50 = 70 × 28/50 × 28 = 1960/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/1400 - 1960/1400 = 2450 - 1960/1400 = 490/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20

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