Answers

Subtract 16/45 from 84/56

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 16/45

84/56 - 16/45 is 103/90.

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,
   84/56 = 84 × 45/56 × 45 = 3780/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   16/45 = 16 × 56/45 × 56 = 896/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3780/2520 - 896/2520 = 3780 - 896/2520 = 2884/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/90
6. In mixed form: 113/90

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