Answers

Subtract 45/96 from 56/7

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 45/96

56/7 - 45/96 is 241/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
   56/7 = 56 × 96/7 × 96 = 5376/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   45/96 = 45 × 7/96 × 7 = 315/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5376/672 - 315/672 = 5376 - 315/672 = 5061/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/32
6. In mixed form: 717/32

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