Answers

Subtract 80/56 from 36/10

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

36/10 - 80/56 is 76/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   36/10 = 36 × 28/10 × 28 = 1008/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   80/56 = 80 × 5/56 × 5 = 400/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/280 - 400/280 = 1008 - 400/280 = 608/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/35
6. In mixed form: 26/35

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