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Subtract 3/56 from 98/84

1^st number: 1 14/84, 2^nd number: 3/56

98/84 - 3/56 is 187/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   98/84 = 98 × 2/84 × 2 = 196/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/168 - 9/168 = 196 - 9/168 = 187/168
5. In mixed form: 119/168

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