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Subtract 14/56 from 45/30

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 14/56

45/30 - 14/56 is 5/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   45/30 = 45 × 28/30 × 28 = 1260/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   14/56 = 14 × 15/56 × 15 = 210/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/840 - 210/840 = 1260 - 210/840 = 1050/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
6. In mixed form: 11/4

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