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Subtract 35/56 from 70/5

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 35/56

70/5 - 35/56 is 107/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   70/5 = 70 × 56/5 × 56 = 3920/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3920/280 - 175/280 = 3920 - 175/280 = 3745/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/8
6. In mixed form: 133/8

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