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Subtract 54/70 from 45/56

45/56 - 54/70 is 9/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
   54/70 = 54 × 4/70 × 4 = 216/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/280 - 216/280 = 225 - 216/280 = 9/280

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