Answers

Subtract 2/45 from 60/56

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 2/45

60/56 - 2/45 is 647/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   60/56 = 60 × 45/56 × 45 = 2700/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   2/45 = 2 × 56/45 × 56 = 112/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2700/2520 - 112/2520 = 2700 - 112/2520 = 2588/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 647/630
6. In mixed form: 117/630

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