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Subtract 6/45 from 56/24

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 6/45

56/24 - 6/45 is 11/5.

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,
   6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/360 - 48/360 = 840 - 48/360 = 792/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
6. In mixed form: 21/5

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