Subtract 10/8 from 56/45, Solve 1 11/45

Subtract 10/8 from 56/45

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 1 2/8

56/45 - 10/8 is -1/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
10/8 = 10 × 45/8 × 45 = 450/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
448/360 - 450/360 = 448 - 450/360 = -2/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/180

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