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Subtract 56/15 from 1/45

1^st number: 1/45, 2^nd number: 3 11/15

1/45 - 56/15 is -167/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   1/45 = 1 × 1/45 × 1 = 1/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   56/15 = 56 × 3/15 × 3 = 168/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/45 - 168/45 = 1 - 168/45 = -167/45

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