Answers

Subtract 70/5 from 56/4

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 14 0/5

56/4 - 70/5 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   56/4 = 56 × 5/4 × 5 = 280/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   70/5 = 70 × 4/5 × 4 = 280/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/20 - 280/20 = 280 - 280/20 = 0/20
5. The answer is 0

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