Answers

Subtract 56/49 from 45/8

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

45/8 - 56/49 is 251/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   45/8 = 45 × 49/8 × 49 = 2205/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   56/49 = 56 × 8/49 × 8 = 448/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/392 - 448/392 = 2205 - 448/392 = 1757/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/56
6. In mixed form: 427/56

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