Answers

Subtract 70/56 from 32/14

1^st number: 2 4/14, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

32/14 - 70/56 is 29/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   32/14 = 32 × 4/14 × 4 = 128/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   70/56 = 70 × 1/56 × 1 = 70/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/56 - 70/56 = 128 - 70/56 = 58/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/28
6. In mixed form: 11/28

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