Answers

Subtract 56/45 from 15/2

1^st number: 7 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

15/2 - 56/45 is 563/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
   15/2 = 15 × 45/2 × 45 = 675/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/90 - 112/90 = 675 - 112/90 = 563/90
5. In mixed form: 623/90

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