Answers

Subtract 56/18 from 45/75

1^st number: 45/75, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

45/75 - 56/18 is -113/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   45/75 = 45 × 6/75 × 6 = 270/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   56/18 = 56 × 25/18 × 25 = 1400/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/450 - 1400/450 = 270 - 1400/450 = -1130/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/45

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