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Subtract 56/75 from 3/45

3/45 - 56/75 is -17/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   3/45 = 3 × 5/45 × 5 = 15/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   56/75 = 56 × 3/75 × 3 = 168/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/225 - 168/225 = 15 - 168/225 = -153/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/25

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