Answers

Subtract 32/6 from 6/45

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

6/45 - 32/6 is -26/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   6/45 = 6 × 2/45 × 2 = 12/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   32/6 = 32 × 15/6 × 15 = 480/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/90 - 480/90 = 12 - 480/90 = -468/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/5

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