In order to subtract fractions, you need the denominators (bottom number) to be the same.

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Answer:
X=0
(8,7)
Step-by-step explanation:
x - y = 14
given the ratio x : y = 5 : 3
then let x = 5x and y = 3x, hence equation can be expressed as
5x + 3x = 56
8x = 56 ( divide both sides by 8 )
x = 7
Hence x = 5 × 7 = 35 and y = 3 × 7 = 21
Thus x - y = 35 - 21 = 14
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation: