Answers

Subtract 45/28 from 6/56

1^st number: 6/56, 2^nd number: 1 17/28

6/56 - 45/28 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 28 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   6/56 = 6 × 1/56 × 1 = 6/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   45/28 = 45 × 2/28 × 2 = 90/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/56 - 90/56 = 6 - 90/56 = -84/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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