Answers

Subtract 56/80 from 84/36

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 56/80

84/36 - 56/80 is 49/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   84/36 = 84 × 20/36 × 20 = 1680/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   56/80 = 56 × 9/80 × 9 = 504/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/720 - 504/720 = 1680 - 504/720 = 1176/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/30
6. In mixed form: 119/30

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