Answers

Subtract 35/84 from 56/8

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 35/84

56/8 - 35/84 is 79/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   56/8 = 56 × 21/8 × 21 = 1176/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   35/84 = 35 × 2/84 × 2 = 70/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/168 - 70/168 = 1176 - 70/168 = 1106/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/12
6. In mixed form: 67/12

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