Answers

Subtract 25/45 from 56/24

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 25/45

56/24 - 25/45 is 16/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   56/24 = 56 × 15/24 × 15 = 840/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/360 - 200/360 = 840 - 200/360 = 640/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
6. In mixed form: 17/9

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