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Subtract 56/45 from 3/36

1^st number: 3/36, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

3/36 - 56/45 is -209/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/180 - 224/180 = 15 - 224/180 = -209/180

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