Answers

Subtract 60/56 from 45/64

1^st number: 45/64, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

45/64 - 60/56 is -165/448.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 56 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   45/64 = 45 × 7/64 × 7 = 315/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
   60/56 = 60 × 8/56 × 8 = 480/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/448 - 480/448 = 315 - 480/448 = -165/448

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