Answers

Subtract 4/60 from 56/30

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 4/60

56/30 - 4/60 is 9/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   56/30 = 56 × 2/30 × 2 = 112/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   4/60 = 4 × 1/60 × 1 = 4/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/60 - 4/60 = 112 - 4/60 = 108/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
6. In mixed form: 14/5

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