Answers

Subtract 96/36 from 63/56

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 2 24/36

63/56 - 96/36 is -37/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   63/56 = 63 × 9/56 × 9 = 567/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   96/36 = 96 × 14/36 × 14 = 1344/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/504 - 1344/504 = 567 - 1344/504 = -777/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/24

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