Answers

Subtract 45/10 from 20/56

1^st number: 20/56, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

20/56 - 45/10 is -29/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   45/10 = 45 × 28/10 × 28 = 1260/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/280 - 1260/280 = 100 - 1260/280 = -1160/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/7

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