Answers

Subtract 8/70 from 75/56

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 8/70

75/56 - 8/70 is 49/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   75/56 = 75 × 5/56 × 5 = 375/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   8/70 = 8 × 4/70 × 4 = 32/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/280 - 32/280 = 375 - 32/280 = 343/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/40
6. In mixed form: 19/40

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