Answers

Subtract 45/84 from 56/5

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 45/84

56/5 - 45/84 is 1493/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   56/5 = 56 × 84/5 × 84 = 4704/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   45/84 = 45 × 5/84 × 5 = 225/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4704/420 - 225/420 = 4704 - 225/420 = 4479/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1493/140
6. In mixed form: 1093/140

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