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Subtract 56/25 from 5/45

1^st number: 5/45, 2^nd number: 2 6/25

5/45 - 56/25 is -479/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   5/45 = 5 × 5/45 × 5 = 25/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   56/25 = 56 × 9/25 × 9 = 504/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/225 - 504/225 = 25 - 504/225 = -479/225

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