Answers

Subtract 70/56 from 2/8

1^st number: 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

2/8 - 70/56 is -1/1.

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,
   2/8 = 2 × 7/8 × 7 = 14/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   70/56 = 70 × 1/56 × 1 = 70/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/56 - 70/56 = 14 - 70/56 = -56/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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