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Subtract 56/30 from 45/25

1^st number: 1 20/25, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

45/25 - 56/30 is -1/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   45/25 = 45 × 6/25 × 6 = 270/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   56/30 = 56 × 5/30 × 5 = 280/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/150 - 280/150 = 270 - 280/150 = -10/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15

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