Answers

Subtract 80/56 from 70/80

1^st number: 70/80, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

70/80 - 80/56 is -31/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   80/56 = 80 × 10/56 × 10 = 800/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/560 - 800/560 = 490 - 800/560 = -310/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/56

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