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Subtract 56/45 from 18/75

1^st number: 18/75, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

18/75 - 56/45 is -226/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   18/75 = 18 × 3/75 × 3 = 54/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   56/45 = 56 × 5/45 × 5 = 280/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/225 - 280/225 = 54 - 280/225 = -226/225

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