Answers

Subtract 45/49 from 56/8

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 45/49

56/8 - 45/49 is 298/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   56/8 = 56 × 49/8 × 49 = 2744/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   45/49 = 45 × 8/49 × 8 = 360/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2744/392 - 360/392 = 2744 - 360/392 = 2384/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 298/49
6. In mixed form: 64/49

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