Answers

Subtract 45/5 from 72/56

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 9 0/5

72/56 - 45/5 is -54/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   72/56 = 72 × 5/56 × 5 = 360/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   45/5 = 45 × 56/5 × 56 = 2520/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/280 - 2520/280 = 360 - 2520/280 = -2160/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -54/7

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