Answers

Subtract 56/9 from 2/60

1^st number: 2/60, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

2/60 - 56/9 is -557/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   56/9 = 56 × 20/9 × 20 = 1120/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/180 - 1120/180 = 6 - 1120/180 = -1114/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -557/90

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