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Subtract 56/45 from 14/4

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

14/4 - 56/45 is 203/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   14/4 = 14 × 45/4 × 45 = 630/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/180 - 224/180 = 630 - 224/180 = 406/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/90
6. In mixed form: 223/90

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