Answers

Subtract 56/50 from 45/60

1^st number: 45/60, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

45/60 - 56/50 is -37/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   45/60 = 45 × 5/60 × 5 = 225/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   56/50 = 56 × 6/50 × 6 = 336/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/300 - 336/300 = 225 - 336/300 = -111/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/100

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