Answers

Subtract 35/90 from 70/56

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 35/90

70/56 - 35/90 is 31/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   70/56 = 70 × 45/56 × 45 = 3150/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
   35/90 = 35 × 28/90 × 28 = 980/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/2520 - 980/2520 = 3150 - 980/2520 = 2170/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/36

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