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Subtract 56/45 from 1/35

1^st number: 1/35, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

1/35 - 56/45 is -383/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   1/35 = 1 × 9/35 × 9 = 9/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   56/45 = 56 × 7/45 × 7 = 392/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/315 - 392/315 = 9 - 392/315 = -383/315

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