Subtract 45/10 from 56/6, Solve 9 2/6

Subtract 45/10 from 56/6

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

56/6 - 45/10 is 29/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
56/6 = 56 × 5/6 × 5 = 280/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
45/10 = 45 × 3/10 × 3 = 135/30
Subtract the two like fractions:
280/30 - 135/30 = 280 - 135/30 = 145/30
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6

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