Answers

Subtract 80/56 from 30/70

1^st number: 30/70, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

30/70 - 80/56 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   30/70 = 30 × 4/70 × 4 = 120/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   80/56 = 80 × 5/56 × 5 = 400/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/280 - 400/280 = 120 - 400/280 = -280/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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