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Subtract 35/56 from 70/28

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 35/56

70/28 - 35/56 is 15/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   70/28 = 70 × 2/28 × 2 = 140/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   35/56 = 35 × 1/56 × 1 = 35/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/56 - 35/56 = 140 - 35/56 = 105/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
6. In mixed form: 17/8

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