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Subtract 5/45 from 56/6

1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 5/45

56/6 - 5/45 is 83/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    56/6 = 56 × 15/6 × 15 = 840/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    840/90 - 10/90 = 840 - 10/90 = 830/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/9
  6. In mixed form: 92/9

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