Answers

Subtract 56/81 from 63/45

1^st number: 1 18/45, 2^nd number: 56/81

63/45 - 56/81 is 287/405.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
   63/45 = 63 × 9/45 × 9 = 567/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   56/81 = 56 × 5/81 × 5 = 280/405
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/405 - 280/405 = 567 - 280/405 = 287/405

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