Answers

Subtract 84/64 from 56/14

1^st number: 4 0/14, 2^nd number: 1 20/64

56/14 - 84/64 is 43/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
   56/14 = 56 × 32/14 × 32 = 1792/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   84/64 = 84 × 7/64 × 7 = 588/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1792/448 - 588/448 = 1792 - 588/448 = 1204/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/16
6. In mixed form: 211/16

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