Answers

Subtract 8/36 from 70/56

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 8/36

70/56 - 8/36 is 37/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   70/56 = 70 × 9/56 × 9 = 630/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   8/36 = 8 × 14/36 × 14 = 112/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/504 - 112/504 = 630 - 112/504 = 518/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/36
6. In mixed form: 11/36

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