Answers

Subtract 60/8 from 56/90

1^st number: 56/90, 2^nd number: 7 4/8

56/90 - 60/8 is -619/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   56/90 = 56 × 4/90 × 4 = 224/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   60/8 = 60 × 45/8 × 45 = 2700/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/360 - 2700/360 = 224 - 2700/360 = -2476/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -619/90

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