Answers

Subtract 42/10 from 56/45

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 4 2/10

56/45 - 42/10 is -133/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   42/10 = 42 × 9/10 × 9 = 378/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/90 - 378/90 = 112 - 378/90 = -266/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/45

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