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Subtract 56/45 from 10/25

1^st number: 10/25, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

10/25 - 56/45 is -38/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   10/25 = 10 × 9/25 × 9 = 90/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   56/45 = 56 × 5/45 × 5 = 280/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/225 - 280/225 = 90 - 280/225 = -190/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/45

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