Answers

Subtract 56/60 from 28/9

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 56/60

28/9 - 56/60 is 98/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   28/9 = 28 × 20/9 × 20 = 560/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/180 - 168/180 = 560 - 168/180 = 392/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/45
6. In mixed form: 28/45

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