Answers

Subtract 56/36 from 84/56

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

84/56 - 56/36 is -1/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   84/56 = 84 × 9/56 × 9 = 756/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   56/36 = 56 × 14/36 × 14 = 784/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/504 - 784/504 = 756 - 784/504 = -28/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18

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