Answers

Subtract 56/45 from 2/80

1^st number: 2/80, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

2/80 - 56/45 is -439/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   56/45 = 56 × 16/45 × 16 = 896/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/720 - 896/720 = 18 - 896/720 = -878/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -439/360

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