Answers

Subtract 56/6 from 45/70

1^st number: 45/70, 2^nd number: 9 2/6

45/70 - 56/6 is -365/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   45/70 = 45 × 3/70 × 3 = 135/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   56/6 = 56 × 35/6 × 35 = 1960/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/210 - 1960/210 = 135 - 1960/210 = -1825/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -365/42

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