Answers

Subtract 60/3 from 56/6

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 20 0/3

56/6 - 60/3 is -32/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
   56/6 = 56 × 1/6 × 1 = 56/6
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
   60/3 = 60 × 2/3 × 2 = 120/6
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/6 - 120/6 = 56 - 120/6 = -64/6
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/3

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