Answers

Subtract 63/56 from 36/12

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

36/12 - 63/56 is 15/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
   36/12 = 36 × 14/12 × 14 = 504/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/168 - 189/168 = 504 - 189/168 = 315/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
6. In mixed form: 17/8

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