Answers

Subtract 56/45 from 20/24

1^st number: 20/24, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

20/24 - 56/45 is -37/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   20/24 = 20 × 15/24 × 15 = 300/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/360 - 448/360 = 300 - 448/360 = -148/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/90

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