Answers

Subtract 15/75 from 70/56

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 15/75

70/56 - 15/75 is 21/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   70/56 = 70 × 75/56 × 75 = 5250/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   15/75 = 15 × 56/75 × 56 = 840/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5250/4200 - 840/4200 = 5250 - 840/4200 = 4410/4200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
6. In mixed form: 11/20

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