Answers

Subtract 75/56 from 48/18

1^st number: 2 12/18, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

48/18 - 75/56 is 223/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   48/18 = 48 × 28/18 × 28 = 1344/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   75/56 = 75 × 9/56 × 9 = 675/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/504 - 675/504 = 1344 - 675/504 = 669/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/168
6. In mixed form: 155/168

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