Answers

Subtract 56/18 from 1/3

1^st number: 1/3, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

1/3 - 56/18 is -25/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
   1/3 = 1 × 6/3 × 6 = 6/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   56/18 = 56 × 1/18 × 1 = 56/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/18 - 56/18 = 6 - 56/18 = -50/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/9

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