Answers

Subtract 8/56 from 18/9

1^st number: 2 0/9, 2^nd number: 8/56

18/9 - 8/56 is 13/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   18/9 = 18 × 56/9 × 56 = 1008/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/504 - 72/504 = 1008 - 72/504 = 936/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/7
6. In mixed form: 16/7

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