Answers

Subtract 70/12 from 30/56

1^st number: 30/56, 2^nd number: 5 10/12

30/56 - 70/12 is -445/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
   70/12 = 70 × 14/12 × 14 = 980/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/168 - 980/168 = 90 - 980/168 = -890/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -445/84

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