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Subtract 6/45 from 56/2

1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 6/45

56/2 - 6/45 is 418/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    56/2 = 56 × 45/2 × 45 = 2520/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    6/45 = 6 × 2/45 × 2 = 12/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2520/90 - 12/90 = 2520 - 12/90 = 2508/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 418/15
  6. In mixed form: 2713/15

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