Answers

Subtract 30/45 from 56/35

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 30/45

56/35 - 30/45 is 14/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   56/35 = 56 × 9/35 × 9 = 504/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   30/45 = 30 × 7/45 × 7 = 210/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/315 - 210/315 = 504 - 210/315 = 294/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15

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