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Subtract 21/56 from 49/45

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 21/56

49/45 - 21/56 is 257/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   49/45 = 49 × 56/45 × 56 = 2744/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   21/56 = 21 × 45/56 × 45 = 945/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2744/2520 - 945/2520 = 2744 - 945/2520 = 1799/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 257/360

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