Answers

Subtract 56/45 from 27/15

1^st number: 1 12/15, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

27/15 - 56/45 is 5/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   27/15 = 27 × 3/15 × 3 = 81/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   56/45 = 56 × 1/45 × 1 = 56/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/45 - 56/45 = 81 - 56/45 = 25/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9

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