Answers

Subtract 56/28 from 6/45

1^st number: 6/45, 2^nd number: 2 0/28

6/45 - 56/28 is -28/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   6/45 = 6 × 28/45 × 28 = 168/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
   56/28 = 56 × 45/28 × 45 = 2520/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/1260 - 2520/1260 = 168 - 2520/1260 = -2352/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/15

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