Answers

Subtract 70/35 from 56/14

1^st number: 4 0/14, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

56/14 - 70/35 is 2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   56/14 = 56 × 5/14 × 5 = 280/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   70/35 = 70 × 2/35 × 2 = 140/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/70 - 140/70 = 280 - 140/70 = 140/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1

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