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Subtract 56/45 from 1/10

1st number: 1/10, 2nd number: 1 11/45

1/10 - 56/45 is -103/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    1/10 = 1 × 9/10 × 9 = 9/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/90 - 112/90 = 9 - 112/90 = -103/90

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