Answers

Subtract 45/72 from 56/7

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 45/72

56/7 - 45/72 is 59/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
   56/7 = 56 × 72/7 × 72 = 4032/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   45/72 = 45 × 7/72 × 7 = 315/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4032/504 - 315/504 = 4032 - 315/504 = 3717/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/8
6. In mixed form: 73/8

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