Answers

Subtract 56/35 from 56/9

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

56/9 - 56/35 is 208/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   56/9 = 56 × 35/9 × 35 = 1960/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   56/35 = 56 × 9/35 × 9 = 504/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/315 - 504/315 = 1960 - 504/315 = 1456/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 208/45
6. In mixed form: 428/45

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