Answers

Subtract 60/56 from 48/5

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

48/5 - 60/56 is 597/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   48/5 = 48 × 56/5 × 56 = 2688/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2688/280 - 300/280 = 2688 - 300/280 = 2388/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 597/70
6. In mixed form: 837/70

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