Answers

Subtract 70/80 from 80/56

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

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

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

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