Answers

Subtract 70/28 from 56/15

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 2 14/28

56/15 - 70/28 is 37/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 28 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
   56/15 = 56 × 28/15 × 28 = 1568/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   70/28 = 70 × 15/28 × 15 = 1050/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/420 - 1050/420 = 1568 - 1050/420 = 518/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/30
6. In mixed form: 17/30

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