Answers

Subtract 49/8 from 56/70

1^st number: 56/70, 2^nd number: 6 1/8

56/70 - 49/8 is -213/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   56/70 = 56 × 4/70 × 4 = 224/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   49/8 = 49 × 35/8 × 35 = 1715/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/280 - 1715/280 = 224 - 1715/280 = -1491/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -213/40

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