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Subtract 1/35 from 45/56

45/56 - 1/35 is 31/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   1/35 = 1 × 8/35 × 8 = 8/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/280 - 8/280 = 225 - 8/280 = 217/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/40

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