Answers

Subtract 56/54 from 9/45

1^st number: 9/45, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

9/45 - 56/54 is -113/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   9/45 = 9 × 6/45 × 6 = 54/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   56/54 = 56 × 5/54 × 5 = 280/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/270 - 280/270 = 54 - 280/270 = -226/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/135

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