Answers

Subtract 80/56 from 30/9

1^st number: 3 3/9, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

30/9 - 80/56 is 40/21.

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,
   30/9 = 30 × 56/9 × 56 = 1680/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   80/56 = 80 × 9/56 × 9 = 720/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/504 - 720/504 = 1680 - 720/504 = 960/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
6. In mixed form: 119/21

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