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Subtract 5/56 from 45/35

1^st number: 1 10/35, 2^nd number: 5/56

45/35 - 5/56 is 67/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   45/35 = 45 × 8/35 × 8 = 360/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/280 - 25/280 = 360 - 25/280 = 335/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/56
6. In mixed form: 111/56

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