Answers

Subtract 72/56 from 70/6

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

70/6 - 72/56 is 218/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   70/6 = 70 × 28/6 × 28 = 1960/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   72/56 = 72 × 3/56 × 3 = 216/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/168 - 216/168 = 1960 - 216/168 = 1744/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/21
6. In mixed form: 108/21

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