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Subtract 56/45 from 1/9

1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 1 11/45

1/9 - 56/45 is -17/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    1/9 = 1 × 5/9 × 5 = 5/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    56/45 = 56 × 1/45 × 1 = 56/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/45 - 56/45 = 5 - 56/45 = -51/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/15

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