Answers

Subtract 56/42 from 98/8

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 14/42

98/8 - 56/42 is 131/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   98/8 = 98 × 21/8 × 21 = 2058/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   56/42 = 56 × 4/42 × 4 = 224/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/168 - 224/168 = 2058 - 224/168 = 1834/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/12
6. In mixed form: 1011/12

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