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Subtract 45/56 from 5/35

5/35 - 45/56 is -37/56.

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,
   5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/280 - 225/280 = 40 - 225/280 = -185/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/56

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