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Subtract 56/45 from 5/63

1^st number: 5/63, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

5/63 - 56/45 is -367/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   56/45 = 56 × 7/45 × 7 = 392/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/315 - 392/315 = 25 - 392/315 = -367/315

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