Answers

Subtract 81/56 from 84/6

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 25/56

84/6 - 81/56 is 703/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   84/6 = 84 × 28/6 × 28 = 2352/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   81/56 = 81 × 3/56 × 3 = 243/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/168 - 243/168 = 2352 - 243/168 = 2109/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 703/56
6. In mixed form: 1231/56

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