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Subtract 56/45 from 25/49

1^st number: 25/49, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

25/49 - 56/45 is -1619/2205.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   25/49 = 25 × 45/49 × 45 = 1125/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   56/45 = 56 × 49/45 × 49 = 2744/2205
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1125/2205 - 2744/2205 = 1125 - 2744/2205 = -1619/2205

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