Answers

Subtract 63/80 from 56/35

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 63/80

56/35 - 63/80 is 13/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   56/35 = 56 × 16/35 × 16 = 896/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   63/80 = 63 × 7/80 × 7 = 441/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/560 - 441/560 = 896 - 441/560 = 455/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/16

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