Answers

Subtract 25/80 from 70/56

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 25/80

70/56 - 25/80 is 15/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   70/56 = 70 × 10/56 × 10 = 700/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   25/80 = 25 × 7/80 × 7 = 175/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/560 - 175/560 = 700 - 175/560 = 525/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/16

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