Answers

Subtract 45/35 from 72/56

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 1 10/35

72/56 - 45/35 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   72/56 = 72 × 5/56 × 5 = 360/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   45/35 = 45 × 8/35 × 8 = 360/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/280 - 360/280 = 360 - 360/280 = 0/280
5. The answer is 0

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