Answers

Subtract 35/24 from 56/14

1^st number: 4 0/14, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

56/14 - 35/24 is 61/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
   56/14 = 56 × 12/14 × 12 = 672/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/168 - 245/168 = 672 - 245/168 = 427/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/24
6. In mixed form: 213/24

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