Answers

Subtract 56/6 from 15/30

1^st number: 15/30, 2^nd number: 9 2/6

15/30 - 56/6 is -53/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   15/30 = 15 × 1/30 × 1 = 15/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   56/6 = 56 × 5/6 × 5 = 280/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/30 - 280/30 = 15 - 280/30 = -265/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/6

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