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Subtract 12/70 from 80/56

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 12/70

80/56 - 12/70 is 44/35.

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,
   80/56 = 80 × 5/56 × 5 = 400/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/280 - 48/280 = 400 - 48/280 = 352/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/35
6. In mixed form: 19/35

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