Answers

Subtract 56/35 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

6/5 - 56/35 is -2/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   6/5 = 6 × 7/5 × 7 = 42/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   56/35 = 56 × 1/35 × 1 = 56/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/35 - 56/35 = 42 - 56/35 = -14/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5

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