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Subtract 56/9 from 18/45

1^st number: 18/45, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

18/45 - 56/9 is -262/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   18/45 = 18 × 1/45 × 1 = 18/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   56/9 = 56 × 5/9 × 5 = 280/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/45 - 280/45 = 18 - 280/45 = -262/45

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