Answers

Subtract 5/56 from 80/63

1^st number: 1 17/63, 2^nd number: 5/56

80/63 - 5/56 is 85/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   80/63 = 80 × 8/63 × 8 = 640/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/504 - 45/504 = 640 - 45/504 = 595/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/72
6. In mixed form: 113/72

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