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Subtract 8/56 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 8/56

8/5 - 8/56 is 51/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   8/5 = 8 × 56/5 × 56 = 448/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/280 - 40/280 = 448 - 40/280 = 408/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/35
6. In mixed form: 116/35

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