Answers

Subtract 84/80 from 56/70

1^st number: 56/70, 2^nd number: 1 4/80

56/70 - 84/80 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   56/70 = 56 × 8/70 × 8 = 448/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   84/80 = 84 × 7/80 × 7 = 588/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/560 - 588/560 = 448 - 588/560 = -140/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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