Answers

Subtract 42/56 from 98/8

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 42/56

98/8 - 42/56 is 23/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   98/8 = 98 × 7/8 × 7 = 686/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/56 - 42/56 = 686 - 42/56 = 644/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/2
6. In mixed form: 111/2

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