Answers

Subtract 30/8 from 56/36

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 3 6/8

56/36 - 30/8 is -79/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   56/36 = 56 × 2/36 × 2 = 112/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   30/8 = 30 × 9/8 × 9 = 270/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/72 - 270/72 = 112 - 270/72 = -158/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/36

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