Answers

Subtract 45/80 from 56/7

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 45/80

56/7 - 45/80 is 119/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
   56/7 = 56 × 80/7 × 80 = 4480/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   45/80 = 45 × 7/80 × 7 = 315/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4480/560 - 315/560 = 4480 - 315/560 = 4165/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/16
6. In mixed form: 77/16

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