Answers

Subtract 56/7 from 45/6

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

45/6 - 56/7 is -1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   45/6 = 45 × 7/6 × 7 = 315/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   56/7 = 56 × 6/7 × 6 = 336/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/42 - 336/42 = 315 - 336/42 = -21/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2

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