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Subtract 56/21 from 45/14

1^st number: 3 3/14, 2^nd number: 2 14/21

45/14 - 56/21 is 23/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   45/14 = 45 × 3/14 × 3 = 135/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   56/21 = 56 × 2/21 × 2 = 112/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/42 - 112/42 = 135 - 112/42 = 23/42

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