Answers

Subtract 5/81 from 70/56

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 5/81

70/56 - 5/81 is 385/324.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
   70/56 = 70 × 81/56 × 81 = 5670/4536
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
   5/81 = 5 × 56/81 × 56 = 280/4536
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5670/4536 - 280/4536 = 5670 - 280/4536 = 5390/4536
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 385/324
6. In mixed form: 161/324

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