Answers

Subtract 4/56 from 98/75

1^st number: 1 23/75, 2^nd number: 4/56

98/75 - 4/56 is 1297/1050.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   98/75 = 98 × 56/75 × 56 = 5488/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   4/56 = 4 × 75/56 × 75 = 300/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5488/4200 - 300/4200 = 5488 - 300/4200 = 5188/4200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1297/1050
6. In mixed form: 1247/1050

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