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Subtract 56/45 from 1/6

1^st number: 1/6, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

1/6 - 56/45 is -97/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   1/6 = 1 × 15/6 × 15 = 15/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/90 - 112/90 = 15 - 112/90 = -97/90

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